Las Vegas Metro Police investigators work at the scene of a fatal crash Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas say Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in the fiery vehicle crash early Tuesday that left a woman dead and Ruggs and his female passenger injured. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
Dalian Atkinson, a former striker for Aston Villa, passed away at the age of 48 following a stun gun shot.
Atkinson passed away on Monday, according to a Press Association report:
West Mercia Police released the following statement, which was cited by ITV.com: “West Mercia Police are unable to comment any further as the incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), as is normal procedure and will assist the IPCC with their inquiries.”
Two West Mercia police officers are being investigated, according to a report published on Thursday by Vikram Dodd of the Guardian.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service representative stated on August 15th, according to Sam Tonkin of MailOnline:
ITV.com reports that in the wee hours of Monday morning, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the police were called in response to “concerns for the safety of an individual”.
Lauren Fruen of the Sun claims that Atkinson was tasered outside of his father’s residence. At around three in the morning, he was pronounced dead despite having received medical assistance.
In response to the news, Aston Villa said:
Several people, including former Premier League player turned pundit Kevin Kilbane, opted to recall Atkinson’s incredible goal against Wimbledon in 1992, which BenchWarmers have posted here:
The goal was Premier League’s first-ever Match of the Day’s Goal of the Season.
Atkinson’s goal against Manchester United in the 1994 League Cup final, which Aston Villa won 3-1, was another highlight of his career.
