Roy Taylor
Coverage of Roy Taylor in the Nexus archive.
- Officer’s Taser sparks fire at gas station, leaving man with burns
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer deployed a Taser at a gas station on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, causing a fire that injured Chuck Coyl with burns and nerve damage. Cellphone video showed the confrontation, where the officer claimed Coyl was uncooperative 'for having committed a crime,' and a use-of-force expert criticized the escalation as unwarranted. The Department of the Interior confirmed the Taser deployment but declined further comment pending review.
- 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.
- Officer’s Taser sparks fire at gas station, leaving man with burns
A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer deployed a Taser at a gas station on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, sparking a fire that caused burns and nerve damage to Chuck Coyl. Coyl claims no charges have been filed against him, and a use-of-force expert criticized the escalation as unwarranted. The Department of the Interior confirmed the Taser deployment and stated a review is underway.