An autopsy on a Belleville man who died Friday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after being Tasered during a drug bust in Superior Township won't be completed for at least a week, authorities said.
Stanley Jackson Jr., 31, died less than two hours after a Washtenaw County sheriff's deputy Tasered him at his mother's Heather Drive home, family members said.
A preliminary autopsy has been conducted, but toxicology results won't be available for at least 7 to 10 days, Washtenaw County Deputy Medical Examiner Jeff Jentzen said this morning. In the meantime, details of the death will not be released, Jentzen said.
Jackson's mother said Saturday that a doctor told her Jackson's heart stopped when he was given medication to relax him at the emergency room.
Several sheriff's deputies are on paid administrative leave as Michigan State Police investigate the incident and the sheriff's department conducts an internal investigation.
Sheriff Jerry Clayton said Saturday that Jackson was resisting arrest and there is no indication excessive force was used. Deputies were assisting the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team when the incident occurred about 4:45 p.m. Friday.
A witness said he saw Jackson run through the garage and into the home as two deputies and an undercover officer converged on the area.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and e-mail at leehiggins@annarbor.com.
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