Jose Maldonado, 22

East Hartford, Connecticut
April 13, 2014

Agencies: East Hartford Police Department Connecticut

Cause of death: Taser


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

State police and the Hartford State’s Attorney are investigating the death of a 22-year-old Manchester man who was shot with a stun gun while resisting arrest early Sunday, authorities said.

Jose Maldonado, of Hamlin Street in Manchester, died after struggling with officers at the East Hartford Police Department, according to state police.

The cause of his death has not been determined and is pending further study, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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