Russo grew combative with police and EMS personnel when they were called to his home. Police tasered him and EMS gave Russo a sedative to calm him down. Russo began having trouble breathing, EMS officials administered medical aid. He was transported to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: Matthew Russo
Agency Responsible: Hartford Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: White
Date of Death: August 7, 2015
County: Hartford
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban