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03/29/2008 12:49 PM

Teen laid to rest after Taser incident

By: News 14 Carolina Web Staff

Teen laid to rest after Taser incident
CHARLOTTE -- A 17-year-old Charlotte resident was laid to rest on Friday, a week after he died following an incident with police.

Family and friends of Darryl Turner, the teen who died after police used a Taser on him when he was allegedly being uncooperative, gathered at Temple Church International.

An attorney hired by Turner’s mother claims he has a witness who disputes police reports. A police spokesperson said Officer Jerry Dawson, Jr. -- who used the Taser on Turner -- will be back at work next week.