Inmate dies after taser hit
A Spokane man imprisoned for killing three family members in a car crash near Post Falls seven years ago died Tuesday night after being shocked with a Taser at the Benton County Jail.
Authorities said Kevin T. Culp, 29, had an unknown medical problem on Dec. 17 and was placed in an isolation cell so jail nurses could watch him.
He later became combative and struggled with officers, including biting them. He was shocked with a Taser, which appeared to have little effect, according to reports.
Jailers then placed him in a restraint chair.
About 15 minutes later, staff discovered he was unresponsive and called for emergency medical help. He died eight days later – Christmas Day – at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.Full story.
