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Coroner Investigates Possible TASER-Related Death

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) ― The Boulder County coroner was conducting an autopsy to determine why a man died after a police officer used a TASER on him.

The incident started with a drug bust at a field in Louisville. Police said Ryan Wilson, 22, admitted to growing marijuana before running away from police.

Officers chased Wilson and Officer John Harris eventually confronted him and used a TASER.

Investigators said Harris immediately noticed something was wrong.

"As soon as the individual went into convulsions, the officer, himself, started CPR on the individual and called for the ambulance to respond," said Sgt. Bill Palmer with the Lafayette Police Dept. "So, he was doing CPR along with another officer when the ambulance arrived.

Officer Harris, a 3-year veteran of the department, was placed on administrative leave during the investigation.

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