16 year old falls 30 feet and is then tasered 19 times by cops

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OZARK, Mo. -- A family wants answers about what happened to their son that left him hospitalized. Early Saturday morning, police found Mace Hutchinson, 16, underneath the Highway F overpass over U.S. 65.

Mace ended up in intensive care at a hospital. His parents believe the actions of Ozark police officers contributed to his injuries and slowed doctors’ abilities to speed his recovery.

“We called the police. My wife was afraid he was going to get ran over or hit,” said witness Doug Messersmith.

Messersmith and his wife were the last known people to see 16-year-old boy walking, shortly before their phone call to 911.

“He looked a little agitated but, other than that, he didn't look to be falling down drunk or anything like that,” he said.

By the time officers arrived, the teen was off the 30-foot overpass, lying on the shoulder below along U.S. 65, with no good explanation as to how he got there.

“According to the doctors, all injuries are consistent with a fall,” said his aunt, Samantha.

Mace's dad believes it was just that, a fall, not a jump. The question is why.

“They tested his system. He was clean of drugs and alcohol. We don't know why unless just being in shock and the whole thing in itself caused him to forget everything,” said Hutchinson.

His aunt says he is undergoing major surgery for a broken back and broken heel. While he was lying on the ground, she wonders why Ozark police used an electric stun gun on him up to 19 times.

“I'm not an officer, but i don't see the reason for ‘Tasering’ somebody laying there with a broken back. I don't consider that a threat,”

His dad says the use of the stun gun delayed what would have been immediate surgery by two days.

“The ‘Tasering’ increased his white blood cell count and caused him to have a temperature so they could not go into the operation.”

“He refused to comply with the officers and so the officers had to deploy their Tasers in order to subdue him. He is making incoherent statements; he's also making statements such as, ‘Shoot cops, kill cops,’ things like that. So there was cause for concern to the officers,” said Ozark Police Capt. Thomas Rousset.

Police say although there are several unanswered questions; the reason for the use of a stun gun is not one of them.

“It's a big concern for the officers to keep this guy out of traffic, to keep him from getting hurt,” said Rousset.

Mace was still in intensive care on Wednesday night, listed in fair condition. He was scheduled for surgery again on Thursday. The family, along with the Ozark Police Department, hopes someone will see this report and come forward with some information. You can call (417) 699-4789 with information or call the Ozark Police Department.

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OZARK, Mo. -- A family wants answers about what happened to their son that left him hospitalized. Early Saturday morning, police found Mace Hutchinson, 16, underneath the Highway F overpass over U.S. 65.

Mace ended up in intensive care at a hospital. His parents believe the actions of Ozark police officers contributed to his injuries and slowed doctors' abilities to speed his recovery.

"We called the police. My wife was afraid he was going to get ran over or hit," said witness Doug Messersmith.

Messersmith and his wife were the last known people to see 16-year-old boy walking, shortly before their phone call to 911.

"He looked a little agitated but, other than that, he didn't look to be falling down drunk or anything like that," he said.

By the time officers arrived, the teen was off the 30-foot overpass, lying on the shoulder below along U.S. 65, with no good explanation as to how he got there.

"According to the doctors, all injuries are consistent with a fall," said his aunt, Samantha.

Mace's dad believes it was just that, a fall, not a jump. The question is why.

"They tested his system. He was clean of drugs and alcohol. We don't know why unless just being in shock and the whole thing in itself caused him to forget everything," said Hutchinson.

His aunt says he is undergoing major surgery for a broken back and broken heel. While he was lying on the ground, she wonders why Ozark police used an electric stun gun on him up to 19 times.

"I'm not an officer, but i don't see the reason for 'Tasering' somebody laying there with a broken back. I don't consider that a threat,"

His dad says the use of the stun gun delayed what would have been immediate surgery by two days.

"The 'Tasering' increased his white blood cell count and caused him to have a temperature so they could not go into the operation."

"He refused to comply with the officers and so the officers had to deploy their Tasers in order to subdue him. He is making incoherent statements; he's also making statements such as, 'Shoot cops, kill cops,' things like that. So there was cause for concern to the officers," said Ozark Police Capt. Thomas Rousset.

Police say although there are several unanswered questions; the reason for the use of a stun gun is not one of them.

"It's a big concern for the officers to keep this guy out of traffic, to keep him from getting hurt," said Rousset.

Mace was still in intensive care on Wednesday night, listed in fair condition. He was scheduled for surgery again on Thursday. The family, along with the Ozark Police Department, hopes someone will see this report and come forward with some information. You can call (417) 699-4789 with information or call the Ozark Police Department.

http://www.ky3.com/home/video/25829234.html

#######! I have a brother that lives in that town... What the Hell is wrong with these damn cops??

[Niels Bohr 72]

No more guns. Looks like police are more anxious at afflicting harm using tasers versus guns. They are sadistic type of culture.

[Fandango 1,440]

fcuking cops

[Ban Hammer 14,585]

“He refused to comply with the officers and so the officers had to deploy their Tasers in order to subdue him. He is making incoherent statements; he's also making statements such as, ‘Shoot cops, kill cops,’ things like that. So there was cause for concern to the officers,” said Ozark Police Capt. Thomas Rousset.

that should satisfy most cop haters.

[natty bumppo 297]

“He refused to comply with the officers and so the officers had to deploy their Tasers in order to subdue him. He is making incoherent statements; he's also making statements such as, ‘Shoot cops, kill cops,’ things like that. So there was cause for concern to the officers,” said Ozark Police Capt. Thomas Rousset.

that should satisfy most cop haters.

he must have been such the threat ...

[Nagishkaw 510]

His name was Mace.

[natty bumppo 297]

His name was Mace.

guess he was a threat

[Scott & Lai 12]

No more guns. Looks like police are more anxious at afflicting harm using tasers versus guns. They are sadistic type of culture.

We should outlaw cops. Then we'd all be much safer

[natty bumppo 297]

No more guns. Looks like police are more anxious at afflicting harm using tasers versus guns. They are sadistic type of culture.

We should outlaw cops. Then we'd all be much safer

maybe make them accountable for their actions ... and not above the law ....

[amiquechu 0]

No more guns. Looks like police are more anxious at afflicting harm using tasers versus guns. They are sadistic type of culture.

We should outlaw cops. Then we'd all be much safer

maybe make them accountable for their actions ... and not above the law ....

As long as there are cops in the US there will always be isolated incidents here and there where f*ckers abuse their power. It's usually the ones who couldn't get laid in a morgue when they were younger releasing some of that pent-up sexual frustration. I say just throw 'em in gen-pop and let them enjoy all the sex they can handle....and then some.

I hate getting tickets, but most cops a great people.

Edited July 28, 2008 by SKTEAMO

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

As long as there are cops in the US there will always be isolated incidents here and there where f*ckers abuse their power. It's usually the ones who couldn't get laid in a morgue when they were younger releasing some of that pent-up sexual frustration. I say just throw 'em in gen-pop and let them enjoy all the sex they can handle....and then some.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

While I don't condone his behavior, I feel bad for the kid. He was obviously emotionally disturbed, and the police didn't know how to properly deal with his actions. Situations like these make people with mental disturbances worse off - they don't necessarily, "Learn their lesson" since they aren't sane/rational like the rest of us.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Yep: incoherent mumbling = threat = justification for tasering.

Gooooo Cops!!!

[Sassy1natl 0]

His back was broken. Mumbling incoherently, or not, how much of a threat was he? I don't hate cops...just dumbarses.