Naked man tased by Houston police walking around Sageleaf Lane, man dies

Houston police are en route to the 11000 block of Sageleaf Lane in response to a suspect's death.

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According to a preliminary investigation, HPD officers shot a suspect with a Taser after they responded to a call of a naked man walking around the neighborhood and the man started to fight officers.

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The suspect, later identified as Edgin Tavera, became unresponsive shortly after being handcuffed.

Medics on the scene began performing lifesaving measures but were unsuccessful as Tavera died.

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Police are investigating Tavera's death and we will update as information becomes available.