Wanted for parole violation, for a failed drug test, Joseph Moreno was located and approached by US marshals fugitive task force. After feeling threatened by an unresponsive and “combative” suspect, an officer tasered Moreno. He was cleared by paramedics and spent 45 minutes in police custody when he started sweating and speaking incoherently. Moreno was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Mesa homicide detectives are investigating.
Victim's Name: Joseph Moreno
Agency Responsible: U.S. Marshals Service
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: May 30, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban