Tasers Fail to Stop Suspect in Times Square Standoff Amid Weighty Consequences
A suspect who allegedly stabbed two people in New York's Times Square during a four-minute standoff was subdued by police but not before multiple Taser deployments failed to subdue her; authorities say weight may be a factor in why the device did not work effectively in this case.
Multiple Taser deployments failed to stop Pamela Cisneros during a four-minute standoff in Times Square, where she allegedly stabbed two people, leaving one victim seriously injured, as the device's effectiveness appears to be linked to the weight of the individual being targeted. The incident highlights concerns about the efficacy of Tasers in subduing suspects with varying body types and weights. Experts warn that heavier individuals may resist the Taser's effects more due to their greater muscle mass, reducing its effectiveness. Authorities are re-examining their use policies in light of this revelation.
