Olympian Fred Kerley hit with stun gun and arrested in Florida after altercation with police
Sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested after an altercation with South Florida police that ended with the two-time Olympic medalist hit with a stun gun, officials said Friday.
Sprinter Fred Kerley was arrested after an altercation with South Florida police that ended with the two-time Olympic medalist hit with a stun gun, officials said Friday.
Kerley, 29, was speaking with officers at 11:22 p.m. on Thursday near 100 9th St. "about his vehicle parked nearby" when his "demeanor became increasingly aggressive," according to a statement by Miami Beach police.
After Kerley was "asked to leave the area," he refused and "assumed a fighting stance," police continued. When officers tried to arrest Kerley, he allegedly resisted and "a dart-firing stun gun was effectively deployed," police said.
In 7 ½ minutes of body-camera video released by police, Kerley is seen in a gray hoodie standing next to a police vehicle talking to officers. It's unclear what is being said as there's no audio in the first 30 seconds of video.
The person wearing the camera approaches Kerley and places their hand on Kerley's chest and then his wrist, touching off the scuffle.
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