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An unarmed teenager vs. two police officers does not require a taser to subdue.<<<<<

I beg to differ, as the circumstances could include the type of drugs which could indeed make it hard for two officers to subdue a subject. I've seen 5 or 6, myself included, trying to subdue a pipsqueak 135 lb. guy high on PCP, and there were injuries to several of the officers, including broken bones (we didn't have a taser, so that wasn't an issue). Other circumstances would also make it difficult, so I don't think we have enough info yet. Of course I don't condone frivolous use of a taser, but I need more info on this case.

"Of course I don't condone frivolous use of a taser, but I need more info on this case."

These are the talking points supporting deadly force. There is no more info to be garnered that will change the result, nor like in many other wrongful uses, have we later discovered justification. And like the many other wrongful deaths involving the taser, there is no excuse to be brought forward in this case that will justify the actions taken.

This kid was bi-polar with a behavior disorder. There is no excuse not now not ever for this use of excessive force resulting in the death of this teenager.

I look forward to you proving me wrong with more info. Others said the same thing in other cases.