All articles tagged with #taser
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
A man in Tennessee was arrested for attempted kidnapping after stalking Memphis Mayor Paul Young, scaling a wall, and knocking on his door armed with a Taser, citing anger over city crime.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
An Australian police officer, Kristian White, was found guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser on 95-year-old Clare Nowland, who had dementia and was armed with a knife in a nursing home. The incident led to Nowland's death after she fell and hit her head.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
An Australian police officer, Kristian James Samuel White, was found guilty of manslaughter for using a Taser on 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a dementia patient in a nursing home, leading to her death. The incident occurred when Nowland, holding a steak knife, was tasered by White, causing her to fall and sustain fatal injuries. The case has sparked debate over police use of Tasers, especially in situations involving vulnerable individuals. White faces up to 25 years in prison, and the state's police Taser policy remains unchanged.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
An Australian police officer, Kristian White, was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland, a care home resident with dementia, in Cooma. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, has sparked outrage and highlighted issues of police use of force in Australia. White's sentencing is expected soon, with manslaughter carrying a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The case has also prompted discussions on police policies regarding Taser use.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The family of a 62-year-old man who died after being tased by an Atlanta police officer during a dispute over a traffic citation has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the former officer, the police chief, and the city, alleging violations of his constitutional rights and wrongful death. The lawsuit claims that the officer used excessive force and failed to provide medical care, leading to the man's death. The incident has sparked allegations of a pattern of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department, and the family is seeking justice for their loved one.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Bodycam footage shows a 19-year-old car crash victim, Jordan Rivero, being repeatedly tased by a police officer in Florida, leaving him flatlining in an ambulance and fighting for his life in a coma. The teenager, who was already injured and disoriented after the accident, was sobbing near the wrecked car when deputies ordered him to sit down. Despite his pleas and complaints of not being able to breathe, the officers tased him multiple times, causing him to fall and suffer a traumatic brain injury. Rivero has filed a lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the deputies involved.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Bodycam footage has been released showing the moments leading up to the fatal tasing of 62-year-old Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman by a police officer. The footage captures an escalating exchange between Hollman and Officer Kiran Kimbrough after a minor car crash, with Hollman repeatedly insisting that the other driver hit him. The altercation turns physical when the officer tries to grab Hollman's arm, leading to Hollman being tased and ultimately dying. The officer has since been fired, and an autopsy ruled Hollman's death as a homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and the family is calling for the officer to be jailed and prosecuted.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Body camera footage has been released in the case of an Atlanta deacon who died after being Tased during an arrest over a traffic ticket. The video shows a confrontation between the deacon, Johnny Hollman, and Officer Kiran Kimbrough, with Hollman refusing to sign the ticket and claiming innocence. Kimbrough repeatedly threatens to take Hollman to jail if he doesn't comply, leading to a struggle and the deployment of a Taser. Hollman becomes unresponsive and later dies at the hospital. The officer has been fired for not calling a supervisor to the scene, and the Atlanta police department has changed its policy for traffic citations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has provided additional details about a deadly officer-involved shooting on the 105 Freeway in Lynwood. The CHP stated that the man involved in the incident, who died after being shot, had used a Taser against the officer during a struggle. The officer, fearing for his safety, fired his service weapon multiple times. The incident began with reports of a man walking on the freeway, and videos posted on social media show the officer and the man struggling before the shooting occurred. The California Department of Justice is investigating the incident, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A police officer in Naugatuck, Connecticut, has been charged with third-degree assault for cruelty after firing his Taser multiple times at a suspect who was being arrested for stealing beer. Body camera footage released by the police department shows the officer, Nicholas Kehoss, pursuing the suspect, Jarell Day, and repeatedly deploying his Taser, even as Day pleaded for him to stop. Kehoss has a history of disciplinary actions, including a suspension for using unauthorized tactics during a traffic stop. Day is facing multiple charges and was released on bond, while Kehoss was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The autopsy report has determined that the death of a 62-year-old church deacon in Atlanta, who was electrically shocked by a police officer during an arrest, was a homicide. The medical examiner found that heart disease also contributed to his death. The incident occurred after a minor car crash when the officer used a stun gun on the deacon, who had refused to sign a traffic ticket. The city has since changed its policy to avoid arresting individuals who refuse to sign, and the Atlanta City Council has called for the release of the video footage. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently examining the officer's actions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSB Atlanta
The medical examiner's report on the death of Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman, who died after being Tased and handcuffed by Atlanta police during a minor traffic accident, reveals that the Taser played a role in his death, but there were also other contributing factors such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes. The report lists the manner of death as a homicide, meaning it resulted from the actions of another person, but it does not necessarily imply a crime. The family's attorney believes that the officer's physical attack, combined with Hollman's pre-existing ailments, caused his death, and they are calling for the release of the bodycam video. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's independent investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KXAN.com
An officer in Austin stunned a man who was repeatedly striking himself with a metal object, resulting in the man's death at a local hospital. Police had received multiple 911 calls about the injured pedestrian and attempted to de-escalate the situation before resorting to the use of a Taser. The incident is now being investigated as an in-custody death, with both criminal and internal investigations underway. The frontage road in the area remains closed as the investigation continues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A high school band director in Alabama was tased and arrested by police after he ignored their requests to stop his students' music performance at the end of a football game. The director, Johnny Mims, instructed his band to keep playing despite police instructions. The police allege that Mims refused to comply with their orders, pushed an officer, and was subsequently tased. Arrest warrants were issued for disorderly conduct, harassment, and resisting arrest. The school superintendent is gathering facts before commenting further.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WHIO
A Cincinnati Police officer, Terry McGuffey, was attacked and beaten with his own Taser and baton while responding to reports of a man exposing himself in Sawyer Point Park. The suspect allegedly beat the officer, tased him multiple times, and attempted to gouge his eyes out. Another officer arrived and arrested the suspect, identified as Brandon Claiborne. Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers called the attack "sickening" and vowed to put those who assault police officers in prison for a long time. Claiborne is expected to be arraigned on charges of Felonious Assault and Aggravated Robbery.