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Although rare, a string of similar incidents has happened in recent years across the U.S.

How does an officer use a gun instead of a Taser? Experts agree this is a real but very rare occurrence that probably happens less than once a year nationwide.

How often does it happen? Why does it happen? Here are some questions and answers about officers who discharge firearms when they intended to draw and deploy stun guns.

Aubrey Wright and Katie Wright spoke to ABC’s Good Morning America after a second night of protests over their son’s death in a traffic stop on Sunday in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center. The official explanation of officer Kim Potter’s actions, by police chief Tim Gannon at a Monday press conference, angered Aubrey Wright, who pointed to the officer’s considerable experience. “I lost my son, he’s never coming back,” Aubrey Wright said. “I canâ�...

Police in Minnesota say an officer who fatally shot a Black man accidentally drew her firearm instead of her stun gun, but some are skeptical.

A suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a weekend traffic stop accidentally drew her firearm instead of a stun gun, the city’s police chief said Monday. Although rare, a string of similar incidents has happened in recent years across the U.S. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Tim Gannon said the officer, […]

Homeless encampment near Dallas City Hall forced to relocate Homeless encampment near Dallas City Hall forced to relocate Tension ran high as the Dallas Police Department prepared to assist the parks department in removing tents from Pioneer Park. DALLAS - Dallas police had riot shields in hand as the city of Dallas forced the pop-up homeless encampment known as Camp Rhonda to move once again. This time, the camp was set up just off the front steps of Dallas City Hall. And those who live ther...

Localism at the Manhattan Beach pier triggers racial reckoning for surfers SHARE Gage Crismond and Justin “Brick” Howze at the Manhattan Beach pier during Sunday’s Peace Paddle. Photo by Kevin Cody Gage Crismond and Justin “Brick” Howze at the Manhattan Beach pier during Sunday’s Peace Paddle. Photo by Kevin Cody by Kevin Cody On President’s Day morning, a middle-aged, white surfer hassled two 24-year-old Black surfers in the line-up at the Manhattan Beach Pier. He told ...

Acorn Park School in Banham that has seen a coronavirus outbreak. Picture: Sonya Duncan - Credit: Sonya Duncan Thirteen parents have teamed up to raise concerns that an "inadequate" Norfolk special school is "failing to meet pupils needs". The parents, whose children have complex autism disorders, say their concerns relate to high staff turnover and a lack of professionalism among executive management at Acorn Park independent residential and day school in Banham. They joined forces with nati...

New specialty broker Nardac eyes European expansion with new hires 01-02-2021 More on this story 06-08-2020 Nardac, a newly launched specialty risk consulting, wholesale and reinsurance broker, has bolstered its senior team with new hires as it looks to expand in the European offshore wind markets. The rest of this article is locked. Please login to continue reading.   If you dont have a login, you will need to purchase a subscription to gain access to this article, and all the other content...