Accused Police Officer in New York Taser Death Commits Suicide at Police Station

The tragic case of Iman Morales just got more tragic. Morales was found dancing naked on the top of a ledge. Police shot him with a taser, resulting in his fall and death. It was an obviously poor decision in violation of department guidelines. Now, the officer in charge who gave that order, Lt. Michael Pigott, has committed suicide in the police locker room after being stripped of his badge and gun.

The death of Morales attracted national attention as people questioned the decision to use a stun gun. It was obvious that Pigott would likely fair badly for his decision. However, the death of the 21-year police veteran was a terrible loss for the department and obviously his family.

He was found in the police locker room.
earlier he had apologized to the family. Thursday was his 46th birthday.

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