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Black man hospitalized after police shocked and punched him during arrest in Alabama dies

  • John Scott Jr., 41, died Tuesday morning after his arrest by Decatur Police in Decatur.
  • Police responded to multiple calls regarding Scott Jr.'s behavior and tried taking him to the hospital.
  • Scott Jr. Resisted officers, who used a taser and punches before arresting him on a warrant.
  • Interim Chief Nadis Carlisle requested independent investigation and asked for "patience and understanding."
  • Scott Jr. Died at the hospital, and the incident sparked social media backlash and controversy.
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Black man hospitalized after police shocked and punched him during arrest in Alabama dies

Law enforcement says a Black man hospitalized for a week following an arrest in which Alabama police shocked him with a Taser and punched him has died.

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WHNT 19 News broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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