Taser Suspected of Igniting Man

Texas Rangers are investigating the possibility that a Taser ignited a fire leading to the burning death of a San Angelo man. Given the propensity for Taser use in our fair city, Houstonist thought it best to give you a heads up.

Police first attempted to disable Juan Lopez with pepper spray and turned to the trusty Taser when the spray proved ineffective. Oh, yeah, it should be noted that Lopez, who had previously threatened to burn himself, had doused himself in gasoline. So don't do that.

Perhaps the moratorium on Taser use should be reconsidered?

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Photo: flickr user jasonesbain.