Black Man, Micah Washington, Tased in the Back While Handcuffed by Reform Police Officer

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Reform Police Officer Sparks Outrage after Tasing Handcuffed Black Man

In a shocking incident caught on video, an officer from the Reform Police Department has ignited a wave of outrage and protests after she was filmed tasing a Black man while he was handcuffed on the hood of a police car. The distressing footage, which has since gone viral, shows 24-year-old Micah Washington being led to a police vehicle by a white officer during a routine traffic stop on December 2. The officer, identified as a woman, instructs Washington to lay down on the hood of the car, despite him already being handcuffed.

As Washington complies with the officer’s orders, she then points her taser or stun gun towards his back and menacingly commands him to “stay still.” In response, Washington calmly remarks, “I’m not doing sh*t, I got a gun right there,” referring to his legally owned firearm. Shockingly, the officer removes the firearm while sarcastically saying, “oh yeah.”

Confused by the officer’s disturbing response, Washington questions her, only to be met with an excruciating shock to his back from the taser. Writhing in pain, he screams, “oh my god,” while the officer callously tells him to “shut the f*ck up” on two occasions. As Washington, now in tears, cries out in agony, the officer callously asks if he “wants it again.”

The video abruptly ends, leaving viewers appalled by the brutal treatment Washington endured. It is important to note that the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation. Meanwhile, Washington himself is facing multiple charges, including resisting arrest, marijuana possession, obstructing governmental operations, drug trafficking, and possessing a firearm as a felon.

Reform Police Chief Richard Black and Mayor Melody Davis have released a joint statement expressing their concerns over the incident. They have confirmed that the department is fully cooperating with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation and has requested a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Jalexis Rice, Washington’s girlfriend, expressed her devastation upon witnessing the video. Overwhelmed with emotions, she tearfully shared, “When I saw it, I couldn’t do anything but cry.”

According to Rice, the incident unfolded while Washington and two others were changing a car tire. The officer depicted in the video unexpectedly approached them, leading to an escalation that eventually led to Washington’s shocking mistreatment.

The community, including Washington’s family and friends, has wasted no time in demanding accountability for the officer’s actions. Protests have already commenced, with individuals voicing their outrage and calling for justice for Micah Washington.

The disturbing incident has once again sparked conversations about police misconduct and the need for comprehensive police reform. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken to address this alarming incident and prevent such occurrences from happening in the future..