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Homeless man bursts into flames after being Tasered by U.S. police
Mail Online ^ | 08/25/09 | Paul Thompson

Posted on 08/25/2009 6:27:25 PM PDT by OldDeckHand

A homeless man caught fire after U.S. police shocked him with a Taser gun, it has been revealed.

Daniel Wood, 31, was allegedly sniffing gas from an aerosol can as he ran through traffic when he was chased by two officers in Lancaster, Ohio.

One officer caught Wood and got him on the ground, where Wood continued to resist, according to the police report.

Another officer shouted a warning, then zapped Wood with the Taser, the report said.

Wood immediately burst into flames that covered his torso.

The officers were forced to drop their weapons and beat out the flames.

Wood said: 'My complete right half of my upper body is burned.

'I have bandages from my wrist all the way up my arm and across my chest.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: arrerst; canthisbeexpanded; lancaster; police
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To: null and void

#13—LMAO! Love your wee-weed up graphic!


21 posted on 08/25/2009 6:37:52 PM PDT by Fu-fu2
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To: OldDeckHand
Wood said: 'My complete right half of my upper body is burned.

Be thankful you still have that beautiful mind.

22 posted on 08/25/2009 6:38:44 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: BunnySlippers
He’s a Democrat.

Yep - he thinks we should all do more for him. He's probably receiving Social Security Disability - helps all those drug addicts buy their "stuff".

23 posted on 08/25/2009 6:40:11 PM PDT by GOPJ (Journalists - - stenographers for Democrats - it wasn't always that way...)
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To: GOPJ

So the poor guy caught on fire. I guess now we’re supposed to be liberal in thinking about the police use of tasers. We’re supposed to be liberal in thinking that tasers are cruel and unusual punishment. Why the heck else do they publish stories like this, if not to get sympathy for the victim?


24 posted on 08/25/2009 6:43:33 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
‘Runaway Bride’ Redeaux? ;)

I don't see the similarities.

25 posted on 08/25/2009 6:43:38 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: OldDeckHand

Daniel Wood, street name “Disco Inferno”, was allegedly sniffing gas from an aerosol can as he ran through traffic when he was chased by two officers in Lancaster, Ohio.


26 posted on 08/25/2009 6:44:58 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: OldDeckHand
You people are heartless. This is a horrible story. Horrible.

Have any of you even thought to ask if the taser is okay?

27 posted on 08/25/2009 6:46:15 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: OldDeckHand

Priceless and wordless! Sad too, he’s got a lot of craziness left in him.


28 posted on 08/25/2009 6:46:40 PM PDT by count-your-change (You don't have be brilliant, not being stupid is enough.)
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To: OldDeckHand

On the bright side, after he wins the lawsuit against the city of Lancaster, OH, he’ll be able to afford the nicest house in town until he defaults on the loan.


29 posted on 08/25/2009 6:47:56 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Texas Eagle

Match made in Heaven, I’m thinkin’, LOL!


30 posted on 08/25/2009 6:48:37 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: OldDeckHand

Normal looking DU poster.


31 posted on 08/25/2009 6:48:38 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Obamacare: all the efficiency of the DMV and all the compassion of the IRS.)
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To: Doogle

Poof the flash fried moron
tasered by a cop


32 posted on 08/25/2009 6:49:14 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Seniors, the new shovel ready project under socialized medicine.)
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To: OldDeckHand

This used to happen with Mace and Tasers before they changed to a non flammable propellant. Police called it a Shake N’ Bake


33 posted on 08/25/2009 6:49:21 PM PDT by E.Allen
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Match made in Heaven, I’m thinkin’, LOL!

Wow. It appears even Heaven has moved its manufacturing plants to China.

34 posted on 08/25/2009 6:50:23 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Texas Eagle

Tasers are inanimate objects. Where is your humanity? You didn’t even ONCE ask if the police officers burned themselves putting out Johnny Torch.


35 posted on 08/25/2009 6:50:46 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Obamacare: all the efficiency of the DMV and all the compassion of the IRS.)
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To: OldDeckHand
These officers need sensitivity training. Maybe a Science class or two. Introducing an electrical spark to a combustible moron in unsafe.
36 posted on 08/25/2009 6:51:12 PM PDT by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: OldDeckHand
'I have bandages from my wrist all the way up my arm...

Great. So I suppose you'll add "loss of affection" to your lawsuit against the city.

37 posted on 08/25/2009 6:51:59 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Texas Eagle
"Have any of you even thought to ask if the taser is okay? "

After a little time off, some counseling and a new set of batteries, it should be good as new.

38 posted on 08/25/2009 6:52:25 PM PDT by OldDeckHand (No Socialized Medicine, No Way, No How, No Time)
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To: OldDeckHand

Where does a guy like this get money to buy an aerosol can of anything?

I have a bad feeling the answer is “from the taxpayers, via the government”.


39 posted on 08/25/2009 6:52:49 PM PDT by GovernmentShrinker (Vote for a short Freepathon! Donate now if you possibly can!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
Where is your humanity?

Shoot. I have a hard enough time keeping track of my car keys.

40 posted on 08/25/2009 6:52:59 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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