Source: Fox News
Summary
A 49-year-old woman in Times Square allegedly stabbed two people before being shot by police after multiple Taser deployments failed. According to police, the woman, Pamela Cisneros, refused to drop her knives and was killed in the encounter. The incident raised questions about Taser effectiveness, particularly in cases involving obesity. Axon, the Taser manufacturer, states that electrical pulses work best when probes are placed at least 12 inches apart. Experts said clothing, probe placement, and body composition can affect Taser performance. A retired police sergeant noted that body fat can interfere with connectivity between probes. Cisneros had a documented mental health history, according to police.
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Author: Evan Null
