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David William Potts

Age : 53

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/27/2026

Location : Holt Road and Oliver Avenue

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indiana State Police

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Taser

Event : Died after police tased him during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/27/2026, an Indiana State Police trooper stopped bicyclist David William Potts near Holt Road and Oliver Avenue in Indianapolis. During the encounter, the trooper determined that Potts had an outstanding warrant. Police reported that when the trooper attempted to arrest him, Potts ran from the scene on foot. The trooper pursued him and deployed a Taser. Shortly after being tased, Potts collapsed and experienced a medical emergency. Officers and emergency medical personnel provided aid before Potts was transported to a hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries. The Indiana State Police investigation remains ongoing, and the official cause and manner of death are pending.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/man-dies-after-state-trooper-uses-taser-during-indianapolis-traffic-stop/
https://fox59.com/news/indy-man-in-critical-condition-after-being-tased-during-traffic-stop/
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/theft-suspect-critical-condition-after-being-tased-during-indianapolis-pursuit/531-295fb7ed-05fb-4d2c-8a0a-6fd4a86e5954