Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Paul J. Bruner
Gender : Male
Age : 58
Race : White
Date : 09/14/2021
Location : Frederick Street & Ellis Street
City : Waukesha
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Waukesha Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Taser
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 14, 2021, the Waukesha Fire Department responded to a medical call about Paul J. Bruner, 58, who was having difficulty breathing. Police were attempting to arrest Bruner for domestic abuse as he was under a domestic abuse injunction order. Police said Bruner was uncooperative and refused medical attention. The woman involved in the incident had visible minor injuries. After determining that domestic violence had occurred, officers attempted to arrest Bruner. He allegedly became combative, and officers used a stun gun (electronic control device) and physical force to take him into custody. Bruner later died during the arrest.
