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British Police Taser Shot Kills Dalian Atkinson
According to local media reports, Dalian Atkinson died after he was shot by British police with a Taser early Monday.West Mercia Police were called to a property in Meadow Close, Trench, at around 1.30am today (Mon 15 August 2016). Two police officers initially attended the address and whilst in contact with Mr Atkinson outside the property one of the officers discharged a Taser. Further police officers then arrived. Mr Atkinson became unwell and an ambulance was called. He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, ipcc reported.
48-year-old Atkinson was a former striker for English soccer team Aston Villa.
Football clubs, Fans and Friends are pained for losing one of their own.
Condolence messages flood twitter following Former Aston Villa player's death.
Aston Villa released a statement Monday saying it was saddened to hear of Atkinson's death, and recalling his memorable moments playing for the club.
Former England international Sol Campbell also expressed his shock.
"What?! Former @AVFCOfficial footballer Dalian Atkinson tasered?! Shocked & saddened by this news. Thoughts with friends & family."
RIP Dalian Atkinson. You’ll never be forgotten! #AVFCpic.twitter.com/eAPbAbtpJa— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) August 15, 2016
An investigation is under way at the location where Atkinson was fatally shot early Monday with a Taser.What?! Former @AVFCOfficial footballer Dalian Atkinson tasered?! Very saddened by this news. Thoughts with friends & family. #RIPDalian— Sol Campbell (@SolManOfficial) August 15, 2016
"Upon arrival, Taser was deployed and a 48-year-old man, who subsequently received medical attention, was pronounced dead at approximately 3 a.m." read the statement.
RIP Dalian Atkinson, scorer of one of the great goals in Premier League history...https://t.co/46bTQqF7Xq— Premier League (@premierleague) August 15, 2016
The statement said that the incident had been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), "as is normal procedure," and that as a result, officials could make no further comment on the case.
We are continuing to gather information following the death of Dalian Atkinson in Telford today. Latest statement: https://t.co/K6Gy6DqMbh— IPCC (@IPCCNews) August 15, 2016
Officers in Taser death of ex Villa Dalian Atkinson not wearing body cameras at the time. No mention of CCTV either in IPCC statement— simon israel (@simonisrael) August 15, 2016
Terrible news about Dalian Atkinson. Losing his life after being tasered by police. Thoughts are with this fine footballer's family. #RIP— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 15, 2016
wow R.I.P Dalian Atkinson. Former Aston Villa player who died after being tasered by police this morning pic.twitter.com/t6KBj8HG30— Dami D-S (@DamiDesouza) August 15, 2016
Ex-Villa star Dalian Atkinson 'had heart + kidney problems' before he died after being tasered by police. Updates https://t.co/J5SXKZjEEY— Birmingham Mail (@birminghammail) August 15, 2016