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SECURITYJul 25 · 08:46 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLEAmy Cutler

Officer’s Taser sparks fire at gas station, leaving man with burns

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer deployed a Taser at an Arizona gas station, causing a fire that resulted in a man's first- and second-degree burns and nerve damage. The incident, captured on video, involved a confrontation between the officer and Chuck Coyl, who claimed he was not charged and criticized the use of force. A law enforcement expert questioned the officer's de-escalation and safety protocols near flammable environments.

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