The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba is investigating a man’s death after a confrontation with police.
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Emergency crews responded to a call for medical help near Logan Avenue and Princess Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
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In a news release, police said the man behaving aggressively towards officers, and was subdued by a Taser stun gun.
The man was briefly taken into custody, but became unresponsive due to a medical emergency, police said.
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He was taken to Health Sciences Centre where he was later pronounced dead.
The IIU is continuing with the investigation.
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