Niyondagara, who is Black, said he was shocked with a stun gun, pinned down, struck in the face and handcuffed before police realized their mistake.

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After some discussion about the name [of an alleged murderer], the police officer left the cruiser and soon returned to explain “that there was a misunderstanding,” Niyondagara said.

The cops then drove Niyondagara home.

  • BedSharkPal@lemmy.ca
    21·
    8 months ago

    The part that I don’t get is why did he run?

    I’m not sure what one can expect the police to do at that point. Like yeah, the police messed up, but if he didn’t run I can’t help but think he wouldn’t have been tasered (though who knows…).

    • BCsven@lemmy.ca
      5·
      8 months ago

      The article explains why. He grew up in one of those countries where the police or military would beat you, so you run for safety.

      • sbvOPEnglish
        2·
        8 months ago

        It didn’t work.

    • sbvOPEnglish
      21·
      8 months ago

      Yeah, running from the cops never seems like a good idea.