Former EPL player Dalian Atkinson dies after being tasered

Former premier league striker Dalian Atkinson was killed after being shot with a taser by police in the Telford, England, according to local media reports.

The West Mercia Police Department released a statement stating that it was investigating the death of an unnamed man.

“Upon arrival, Taser was deployed and a 48-year-old man, who subsequently received medical attention, was pronounced dead at approximately 3 a.m,” the statement said via CNN.

According to police, officer were responding to a “report for the concern for the safety of an individual.”

Atkinson, 48, had a 16-year career that included stints at clubs throughout the world. He starred at Aston Villa from 1991–1995, scoring 23 goals…