The guy wasn't "Tased over mj" (as Gyski stated). He was a suspect that resisted arrest, ran from the cops, attempted to destroy evidence, AND PURPOSELY STUFFED A BAG OF WEED IN HIS MOUTH.

Cops had a job to do. I cannot imagine the cops thinking "OMG! He's got weed! Let's tase him!" Instead it was probably, "This suspect is violently resisting arrest and needs to be subdued immediately to ensure public safety, which is our job."

Of course I don't have the full story, but I fail to see the connection between marijuana and the death. Marijuana was involved, but this thread title is ridiculously misleading...and just false. No offense Image Reaper

It's a tragedy that this happened, and I'll leave it at that. My .02