The New York Police Department is investigating claims a 16-year-old Bronx student was zapped in the face with a stun gun and taken to the hospital without his family being notified after being arrested for allegedly setting fires. The family of Jahmel Leach wants answers about the arrest for fifth-degree
The New York Police Department is investigating claims a 16-year-old Bronx student was zapped in the face with a stun gun and taken to the hospital without his family being notified after being arrested for allegedly setting fires.
Leach's mother, Daisy Acevedo, was not notified of the arrest until he arrived at the hospital, a violation of legislation passed in October 2018. Officers initially spotted him leaving a vandalized T-Mobile store, but not in possession of any property, an NYPD official said.The family said an officer involved in the incident later told Acevedo,"I'm sorry, he is so tall I thought he was an adult when I took him down."
Several NYPD officers have been disciplined for allegations of misconduct during the protests. So far, two officers have been suspended and a third was placed on modified duty. A precinct commander has been transferred.
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