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Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after a violent, unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and used a Taser. The officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, failed to activate body cameras or file reports, leading to a special investigation that confirmed probable cause for charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping.
A Madison police officer shot and killed a man who produced a large fixed-blade knife during an attempted arrest in the Marquette neighborhood; the officer was injured by the knife, a Taser was deployed unsuccessfully, four officers were involved and placed on leave, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is handling the inquiry as streets were closed and protests formed. The man was in his 30s, and authorities did not immediately release his name or race.
Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million of Axon shares just before ICE announced a potential $220 million contract for Tasers and other police tech, a move that coincided with a stock spike and raised questions about conflicts of interest; the White House says Trump’s investments are managed by independent firms and not controlled by him.
President Trump bought between $1 million and $5 million of Axon stock on Feb. 10, weeks before ICE posted a notice seeking a $220 million, five-year Taser contract, prompting ethics experts to caution about potential conflicts of interest. Officials say there’s no evidence of wrongdoing and the procurement is still in process, while Axon’s growing federal footprint—already supplying DHS and offering cloud, evidence, and AI tools—could benefit from any expansion of ICE’s Tasers, potentially deepening ties between the company and federal law enforcement.
An NYT/Express-News investigation shows Texas’ expansive program of placing police in public schools has produced thousands of use-of-force incidents—pepper spray, Tasers, takedowns and even handcuffing young students—for relatively minor misbehavior. Records cite more than 2,600 incidents from 2022–2025, with about 450 described in detail, across districts large and small; some cases involve elementary students and a 6-year-old. Oversight is fragmented, with no state-level review, while schools emphasize safety from shootings, fueling debate over discipline, trauma, and accountability.
A bystander video obtained by THE CITY shows an ICE agent repeatedly tasing a man seated in a car as another agent tries to wrench him out, before the suspect—identified by DHS as Nigerian national Chidozie Wilson Okeke—was treated at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. The arrest triggered a chaotic vigil outside the hospital with protesters and NYPD presence; ICE says force used was minimal and the man became combative and refused to exit the vehicle. Witnesses described the incident as violent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.