Taser victim died of heart attack: report
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Antonio Galeano was stunned up to 28 times. (ABC TV News - file image)
Police have called for the investigation into a Taser death in north Queensland to be allowed to run its course amid reports the victim had died of a heart attack.
Antonio Galeano was stunned up to 28 times and details of an autopsy published today by The Australian revealed the 34-year-old had a heart condition.
The report also says officers involved in the incident are under police protection following death threats.
Queensland Police Union acting president Ian Leavers says he is unaware of the autopsy results.
Mr Leavers says he cannot confirm the reports and wants an end to speculation.
He says the coroner's investigation needs to run its course.
"What we need to do is for things to settle down, and I call for calm and let the investigation take its place," he said.
"Let all the facts and all the evidence go before the coroner so a proper, informed decision can be made.
"[We've] got to be very careful not to interfere in the coronial investigation. There are strict rules and we must abide by them.
"I call for calm and I call for it on behalf of not only the police, but for the family of the deceased.
"This is a testing time for everyone involved and it's causing more heartache for everyone involved."
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