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Taser to the Face: Security Guard Arrested
27 Jun
Summary
- Security guard arrested for tasing customer in face.
- Incident occurred at Park 101 in Carlsbad, California.
- Guard charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
In Carlsbad, California, a security guard named David Marquez was arrested after a video surfaced showing him firing a taser dart into a customer's face. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at Park 101.
The viral footage captured the moment the guard used the stun gun at close range, hitting the shirtless man in the face. Police reviewed the video and subsequently arrested Marquez, booking him into Vista County jail.
Marquez faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and assault with a stun gun. The specific circumstances preceding the use of the taser are not yet clear. This event has sparked discussion online regarding the use of force by security personnel.
