32-year-old man dies in handcuffs after being tasered by Toronto police

32-year-old man dies in handcuffs after being tasered by Toronto police

September 8, 2025 12:27 pm EST.

Toronto police say a 32-year-old man has died after he went into medical distress from being tasered by police. Authorities say he was armed at the time of the incident.

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