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Funeral held for Bronx man who died after police used stun gun

A viewing was held Tuesday for the Bronx man who died after police used a stun gun on him earlier this month. Ariel Galarza, 49, died of a heart attack after an NYPD sergeant discharged the weapon

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Nov 16, 2016, 3:01 AM

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