ST. CLOUD — A man died after he was tased by police in an assault incident Wednesday afternoon in eastern St. Cloud.

According to a press release from Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton, officers were sent to a medical call involving an unresponsive man at about 3:16 p.m. in an apartment in the 10 block of Wilson Avenue SE.

Prior to officers arriving on scene, a woman indicated the man had became responsive, and was possibly having a seizure, Oxton said. Shortly thereafter, the woman advised dispatch that the man was becoming physically aggressive towards her and eventually said she was being assaulted and choked.

Officers received no answer at the door when they arrived at the apartment and ultimately breached the door, Oxton said. Officers encountered the man inside the apartment and tased him while taking him into custody.

During the arrest, the man became unresponsive. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital by Mayo Ambulance where he later died, Oxton said. The man's name has not been released.

The woman was located inside the apartment with minor injuries.

One officer received minor injuries during the arrest.

Wilson Avenue between St. Germain Street was closed to traffic Wednesday evening. At least seven police cars were at the scene around 6:45 p.m.

Oxton said the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investiagtion.

Officers involved in the incident have been placed on standard paid administrative leave.

No further information is available, Oxton said.

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