In a shocking incident at Pee Dee Academy in Marion County, South Carolina, a school resource officer was seen striking a student athlete in the head with a Taser during a tense moment at a baseball game. The incident has caused outrage among parents and led to an official investigation by the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
The Incident
A video captured the school resource officer grabbing a teenage student in a chokehold and pointing a Taser at the crowd of concerned parents. The officer then used the Taser to strike the student on the side of the head, causing visible pain.
Parents in the crowd were heard shouting at the officer, expressing their anger and concern over his actions. The incident escalated quickly, with the officer continuing to hold the student while parents urged him to calm down.
Community Outrage and Parent Reactions
The video of the incident quickly spread, sparking outrage on social media and among the local community. Parents at the scene were heard shouting phrases like “What’s wrong with you?” and “You’re going to lose your job.” Some even suggested the officer might lose his pension over his actions. The crowd continued to push for the situation to de-escalate, while the student, visibly shaken, rubbed his head.
Investigation and Officer Reassignment
In response to the incident, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has reassigned the officer involved. The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is now investigating the matter. In a statement, the sheriff’s office confirmed that the officer’s actions were being looked into and that he had been reassigned while the investigation continued.
