Stun Gun
Violent Arrest Includes Officer’s Own Stun Gun Going Off — On Him
A struggle between northwest suburban Elgin police and a 40-year-old man Sunday morning ended up with the suspect and two of the officers being sent to hospitals and the suspect facing four felony charges. One of the officers drew his stun gun, but ended up shooting himself in hand.
Good Samaritan Helps CTA Bus Driver Who Was Shocked With Stun Gun
A CTA bus driver is recovering tonight after being robbed on the job by a man using a stun gun. CBS 2′s Mai Martinez talks with a Good Samaritan who helped the injured woman.
Cops: Arizona Woman Used Stun Gun To Rob Victim Of Diamond Ring
An Arizona woman was arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a Chicago woman 15 times, to help the victim’s daughter rob her mother of a $40,000, 3.5-carat diamond engagement ring in October.
Bond Set At $150K For Man Shot By Cop After Attack On CTA Bus
A 28-year-old southwest side man was still in the hospital Saturday — as a judge set bond at $150,000 for charges stemming from his Thanksgiving Day attack on a CTA bus driver, its passengers and police officers.
Cop Shoots Man Who Attacked CTA Passenger
A CTA passenger and bus driver were hospitalized Thursday evening after being attacked by another passenger, who Chicago Police shot and later Tased to subdue him.
Pregnant Woman Sues After Police Used Stun Gun On Her
A 30-year-old pregnant woman filed suit Thursday after officers used a stun gun on her during an argument with police earlier this month.
Police Use Stun Gun On Pregnant Woman In Dispute Over Ticket
Chicago Police and the Independent Police Review Authority are investigating, after an officer used a stun gun on a pregnant woman, after she tore up a parking ticket during an argument with police in the Roseland neighborhood.
Lawmaker Says She’ll Try Again With Stun Gun Bill
A state bill to require complete documentation of every use of a stun gun by police failed this week, but the sponsor says a new version will appear soon.
Police Use Of ‘Body Cams,’ Stun Gun Cameras Stirs Controversy
Police officers are using a new tool to catch criminals and protect themselves from bogus allegations. Some departments are beginning to have officers wear cameras on their uniforms, and they also are equipping stun guns with cameras. CBS 2′s Dave Savini looks at this new technology and the controversy around it.
Funeral Held For Autistic Teen Shot & Killed By Calumet City Cops
More than 700 people attended a funeral service in Dolton for the 15-year-old boy with autism who was shot to death February first by Calumet City Police.
Police Release Sketch Of Stun Gun-Wielding Home Invader
Police on Monday released a sketch of a man wanted for forcing his way into a home last week, then trying to use a stun gun on a resident until she screamed for help and the suspect fled.
Male Intruder Uses Stun Gun On Woman In Schaumburg
A man tried to force his way into the home of a northwest suburb woman Wednesday morning, then tried to use a stun gun on her until she started screaming for her roommate.
Family Of North Chicago Police Beating Victim Wants Chief Out
The death of a man who was shocked with a stun gun has put serious pressure on North Chicago Police Chief Mike Newsome, who was on the hot seat on Thursday.
Merrillville Police Officer Shot With Own Stun Gun
A Merrillville police officer was attacked with a department-issued stun gun while he and other officers were responding to a 911 call earlier this week.
Chicago Police Increasing Use Of Tasers
Chicago Police are using their Tasers far more often this year.
Suspect Causes Cop To Stun Himself
A suspect caused a Chicago Police officer to shoot himself with his own stun gun as he arrested the woman last week.
Mokena Cop Tased With Own Stun Gun
A Mokena police officer was shocked with his own Taser stun gun during a confrontation early Sunday morning.
Cops Use Stun Gun To Break Up Student Fight
Police were forced to use a Taser to break up a fight between female students at Northwest Side high school.
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