Black Autistic Boy Tased By Cops After Case Of Mistaken Identity
"I just couldn't believe that this could happen to my kid,” says the mother of 14-year-old Avarius Thompson.
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"I just couldn't believe that this could happen to my kid,” says the mother of 14-year-old Avarius Thompson.
An Illinois family says their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in a case of mistaken identity.
(CHICAGO) — An Illinois family said they are still reeling weeks after their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in what they contend was a case of mistaken identity. The family told ABC Chicago station WLS-TV that the teen — Avarius Thompson […]
An Illinois family said their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in a case of mistaken identity.
(CHICAGO) -- An Illinois family said they are still reeling weeks after their 14-year-old son who has autism was tased by police in what they contend was a case of mistaken identity. The family told ABC Chicago station WLS-TV that the teen -- Avarius Thompson -- suffered injuries including a fractured hip during an encounter