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A Prince Albert, Sask., man who had been on life support for weeks after an altercation with police has died.
At least six members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) used stun guns, pepper spray and batons while trying to arrest Boden Umpherville, 40, in the early morning of April 1.
Umpherville sustained severe injuries as a result and was sent to hospital. He was taken off of life support Wednesday morning.
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“It’s just so hard to accept,” said close friend Chase Sinclair.
PAPS declined to comment, deferring any questions to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident