Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Surveillance Video Released In Taser Death Case

KSBI-TV - Home - Surveillance Video Released In Taser Death Case: "We now know what happened in the moments leading up to a woman's death outside the City Rescue Mission. Thirty-five-year-old Malisha Thompson was staying at the Rescue Mission, said to be recovering from drug addiction. Thompson died, May 19, shortly after being tasered by police. On Thursday, Police released surveillance video from the incident.

Officers were responding to a possible drug deal taking place across from the City Rescue Mission. The officers began putting the numerous suspects on the ground.

Bill Citty, Oklahoma City Police Department Chief of Police, says, 'You'd like to think officers are out there and just prepared for everything, but believe me, officers get a shock at times as other people do.'"

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