WAGONER, Okla. (AP) - Authorities in northeastern Oklahoma are investigating the death of a motorist who was in the custody of Wagoner County sheriff’s deputies.
Officials say Jeffrey Krueger of Texas died July 1 after he struggled with deputies and was struck by a Taser in Wagoner, about 125 miles (201 kilometers) northeast of Oklahoma City.
Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott says Krueger was pulled over for driving recklessly and wouldn’t follow a deputy’s instructions. Elliott says the deputy drew a weapon, leading to a struggle.
Elliott says Krueger fought with deputies, who shot him with a Taser. Elliott says deputies summoned an ambulance when Krueger was having trouble breathing. He was taken to a hospital where he died.
Deputy Nick Orr and Deputy Kaleb Phillips are on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.
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