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Taser manufacturer releases a statement for police to use if someone dies in a Taser-related incident.

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The suggested statement attempts to shift the blame to "excited delirium" as the cause of death in these cases, saying: "We regret the unfortunate loss of life. There are many cases where excited delirium caused by various mental disorders or medical conditions, that may or may not include drug use, can lead to a fatal conclusion" (Yeung, 2009).