Excessive forcePhysical forceTaserAssault or battery to an officer charges
Plaintiff:
Brian Battle
Incident date:
05/24/2010
Location:
1200 S. Linn White Dr.
Allegations:
Battle was at the 12th Street Beach with friends and family. As he was leaving the beach, officers handcuffed him, knocked him to the ground and then shot him twice with a Taser for no reason. Battle screamed in pain due to his injuries but officers did not provide him medical treatment. Officer O'Shaughnessy charged Battle with aggravated assault to a police officer and battery. Battle was later found not guilty.