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15-year-old dies after police Taser him

Police in Michigan say a 15-year-old boy has died after being Tasered by officers who were trying to break up a fight.
/ Source: The Associated Press

Police in Michigan said a 15-year-old boy has died after being Tasered by officers who were trying to break up a fight.

A Bay City police news release said officers answered a report of an early morning fight on Sunday. The statement says two males were arguing in an apartment, and one of them "attempted to fight the officers."

Police said officers Tasered him, and his reaction led them to immediately call for emergency medical help. He was pronounced dead at Bay Regional Medical Center.

Deputy Chief Thomas Pletzke tells WNEM-TV police placed one officer on administrative leave.