Illinois officer uses Taser on teen with autism in case of mistaken identity

Good Morning America published this video item, entitled “Illinois officer uses Taser on teen with autism in case of mistaken identity” – below is their description.

The family of 14-year-old Avarius Thompson said he was returning home when he was tased multiple times in his own backyard by a Dolton Police officer.

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