CMPD Sued By Family of Man Killed After Being Tased

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by AP

Story Created: Dec 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM EDT

Story Updated: Dec 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)--The parents of a Charlotte man who died after being shocked with a Taser last year have sued the police department and the company that makes the device.

The lawsuit accuses a Charlotte police officer of using excessive, deadly force when he shocked 21-year-old La-Reko Williams twice in July 2011.

Williams' parents say he was shocked with a Taser during an altercation between him and his girlfriend at a light rail station. The lawsuit calls Tasers potentially deadly weapons which should only be used when a confrontation calls for deadly force.

Police attorney Mark Newbold says the city is preparing a defense against the lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court. Newbold says the police department considers Williams' death tragic but thinks the officer acted properly.

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