Elbert Co. Taser Death: Veteran, 46, Died In Elizabeth

ELIZABETH, CO -- A man who died after being shocked with a Taser by Elbert County sheriff's deputies was identified by the Elbert County Coroner. Christopher "Matt" Poer, 46, was unresponsive after a deputy deployed a Taser while trying to take him into custody around 8 p.m. April 12 in a rural area in the 4500 block of Private Road 188. Poer had a gun, authorities said. No cause of death was given.

The 18th Judicial District Critical Response Team said it appeared no deputy had fired a gun during the arrest.

Poer, originally from New Castle, Indiana was a resident of Boston, according to an obituary. He served in the U.S. Army, retiring with an honorable discharge in 2015.

The 18th District CRT will continue to investigate the incident.

This story has been updated to correct the date of the incident.

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