Before 11 p.m., police responded to a report of a home burglary in progress. Police arrived and engaged Eddie James Morris, who was being held at gunpoint by the homeowner. Morris was tasered by police after he allegedly advanced toward officers and raised a lamp over his head. Morris continued to struggle with officers and was tasered a second time, killing him.
Victim's Name: Eddie James Morris
Agency Responsible: Leon County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 23, 2018
County: Leon
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: lamp
Geography: Suburban