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Man tased by Marshall Police dies in jail. Investigation underway.

By: Lynn Vance
Updated: January 5, 2013
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Police in Marshall, Texas responded to a disturbance call on Friday night.  They were confronted by an uncooperative, nude, black male and a struggle ensued.  32-year-old Marcus Dewayne Slade was tased and arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Assault on a Peace Officer, and Resisting Arrest.

He was transported to the Harrison County Sheriffs Jail.  Around 9pm Slade became unresponsive and an ambulance was requested.

Slade was pronounced deceased by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Judge Kenneth Alford who ordered an autopsy.

Texas Rangers are conducting an investigation.

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