WASHINGTON — An Occupy DC protester was stunned by police with an electric taser shot and arrested for disorderly conduct on Sunday as he tried to tear down eviction notices, activists told AFP.
The incident, which was confirmed by police to the Washington Post, was a sign of increased tension on the eve of a deadline for anti-corporate protesters to stop camping out in the two Washington parks they have been occupying for four months, McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza.
The arrested man, who protesters identified as “Lash,” was booked and will face charges in court on Monday, said protester Kelly Canavan.
Three officers arrested the activist because he was taking down flyers that the officers were posting on the tents, said another protester, Annie Storr.
“He said ‘please don’t tase me,’ and they tased him,” said Canavan.