Ocasio died after being tased by officers responding to a call from the 51-year-old man's girlfriend, who told police that Ocasio was acting erratic and high on drugs.
Victim's Name: Mario Ocasio
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 8, 2015
County: Bronx
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: scissors
Geography: Urban