WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department has responded to a video circulating on social media claiming police used a Taser against a pregnant woman early Sunday morning during an altercation — according to police, only one person was Tasered and it was a man.
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“WPD is aware of a video circulating online involving our officers and the tasing of a Wilmington man during a large fray early Sunday. This statement aims to provide full transparency and context to a video that does not show the whole story,” a WPD press release states.
Apparently, a large fight broke out in the parking lot of The Monk where there were an estimated 150 patrons loitering.
“More than 150 people were loitering in the parking lot when a large fight broke out, involving 15-20 people. As officers attempted to break up the fight and disperse the crowd many people became unruly and non-compliant. While in the process of arresting Katina Walker, 27, another woman, 21-year-old Denasia Greene, broke through the crowd and struck Walker with a glass bottle. Greene was immediately apprehended and arrested. During this time, Angeleos Williams, 35, attempted to pull the arrestees away from officers. Officers tased Williams, who failed to comply [with] officers’ commands. Williams was arrested. Walker was transported to NHRMC,” according to the statement.
Police also said an individual in the crowd had a taser but they are unsure if it was used during the altercation.
Wilmington Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron confirmed that only one male was Tasered by WPD officers at the scene.
“As part of our standard protocol, WPD is reviewing the use of force,” according to the release.
