The officer, who fired 16 shots, killing the man, claimed on his force report that the man was armed and the man "charged (him) with apparent firearm." 'Force against children'We also found instances in which force was used against children in a retaliatory manner. Officers used a Taser "to subdue a mental who ignored verbal commands" because he was believed to be a danger to himself and others. Officers used a Taser in probe and drive-stun mode against an unarmed suicidal man who pulled away from the responding officers. The officer's partner also did not report this unlawful force, and supervisors deemed the use of force justified.

Source: CNN January 13, 2017 23:39 UTC