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Man hit with Taser by Oxford police dies
Published: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7:37 PM Updated: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 9:13 PM
John C. Kuehner, The Plain Dealer
Kevin PiskuraUpdated at 9:10 p.m.
A former Walton Hills man who was hit with a Taser by Oxford police after a bar fight last week died just after 5 p.m. Thursday.
Kevin Piskura, 24, had been in critical condition at University Hospital in Cincinnati since the incident early Saturday morning.
Piskura was a 2002 graduate of Benedictine High School and a 2006 graduate of Miami University. He had moved to Chicago after graduating from Miami.
Hospital spokesman Don Crouse said he could not release details of Piskura's injuries. In a statement released through the hospital, Piskura's family requested privacy while thanking people for their support.
"Today, we lost a son, a brother, a family member and a friend," the family said. "The medical staff and everyone here at University Hospital were heroic in their efforts to save Kevin, and for that we are eternally grateful."
"In the end, it seems there was simply nothing more anyone could do," the family statement continues. "No one feels this loss more deeply than we do, however we still request that people refrain from rash judgment and wait until the independent investigation of this event is complete, lest tragedy lead to more tragedy."
In a written statement from Oxford Police, the city manager and police chief, "expressed their deepest sympathy" to the family and noted that the Butler County sheriff and prosecutor are investigating the incident.
A police report states that officers responded to the Brick Street Bar on High Street to help staff remove patrons about 2 a.m. Saturday. Though a companion of Piskura backed down when ordered to by officers, the report states, Piskura fought with police and bar staff.
He was warned that the officer had a Taser, then was hit with the weapon for several seconds. He was taken to a local hospital when he was unresponsive and later sent to University Hospital. Piskura's companion, Kevin Smith, also 24 and of Chicago, was cited for disorderly conduct.
Police used a X26 Taser model, which transmits electrical pulses through wires and into the body affecting the sensory and motor functions of the peripheral nervous system, according to the company's website. The energy can penetrate up to two cumulative inches of clothing, or one inch per probe.
Piskura's father Charles is a retired Bedford Police officer and his mother Mary teaches at St. Barnabas elementary school in Northfield.
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I was there, the guy had his hands up and there were at least 4-6 officers at the scene, maybe more. No need to taser him. When he first hit the ground, they thought he broke his neck. One police officer set there and held his head waiting for the ambulance, which took about 5 minutes to get there even though the hospital is 3 blocks from that location.
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One police officer set there and held his head waiting for the ambulance, which took about 5 minutes to get there even though the hospital is 3 blocks from that location.
I'm not going to comment on the whole thing, but frequently, ambulances don't start at the hospital, they start at the EMS station or the firehouse... where ever that is...
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A police report states that officers responded to the Brick Street Bar on High Street to help staff remove patrons about 2 a.m. Saturday. Though a companion of Piskura backed down when ordered to by officers, the report states, Piskura fought with police and bar staff.
He was warned that the officer had a Taser, then was hit with the weapon for several seconds.
I really don't see where the officer was at fault though.
The guy fought with police and the bar staff, and was warned that the officer had a taser.
Tragic end, but it was his fault, not the officer's.
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I only saw what transpired outside of the bar, after the guy was removed. I have no idea what he did inside to be removed from the bar. But outside he was not fighting with the police. He had his arms up in the air and was surrounded. He was obviously upset, but didn't touch the police officers at all.
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Because cops are creeps. They forget the protect and serve and are only out to take money and hand out tickets. They're the modern day tax man. Its pathetic, they're a pawn. No respect from me will ever be given to a cop. In my experience they're incompetent losers. Look at that total wuss on film. Why would I respect him who is going after his ticket quota for jaywalking. IMO that cop should be fired, but he wont be.
Way to use the broad brush. 
The girl had it coming. White, black or purple. If anyone would have done what she done, they would have taken one to jaw too.
Officer Kurtstetter (a great officer who protected and served) was killed in Elyria back in March for absolutely no reason. He was only answering a simple complaint and got gunned down by some goon who has these same police stereotype beliefs.
I get aggravated and agree that some of the things cops are asked to do are basically for revenue building , but if anyone assaults a cop first like that stupid pinhead, they deserve that a punch to the face. She got off easy.
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I'm biased... my father was a police officer. Best man I know...
IMO, guy could have handled it a bit better. Ever heard of backup? Looking at the neighborhood, he can't be the only cop on the block. Your trained to handle morons like these two. And his training didn't work in this case.
But, was he out of line? Heck, no. You've got a woman whom for whatever reason you're trying to arrest. And another one on you back mouthing off and eventually physically impeding the arrest. I can guarantee the police officer did not want a simple jaywalking ticket to turn into this. It's the old, If you show no respect, then you get no respect. He's there to do his job.. if you don't like it, ask him for his badge number and report him. Don't scream at him, call him names, etc...
As a side, boy does he need to hit the gym. Haha. I know some of these woman are stronger then the look, but come on.
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I only saw what transpired outside of the bar, after the guy was removed. I have no idea what he did inside to be removed from the bar. But outside he was not fighting with the police. He had his arms up in the air and was surrounded. He was obviously upset, but didn't touch the police officers at all.
And maybe the cops were told this guy was out of control in the bar....they asked him to lay down and he didn't...so they tazed him. I wouldn't call that murder. Isn't it less than 1% that someone might die from getting tazed?
Look, I sorta get why some people don't like cops. Some feel hurt by their actions, as if they've stopped them from living a "free life" (Driving drunk, smoking pot, speeding, blasting music, breaking curfew). My best friend wants every cop dead....because he used to get a lot of traffic tickets. I'd explain, "you broke the law, they had to write you a ticket." Naturally, he'd say, "There are murderers, rapists, thiefs running around and I'm getting busted for speeding. Go arrest the real problem people." He never understood, the cop was protecting the other people on the highway when he was crusing at 105 mph. And yes, writing tickets are a revenue stream. Without tickets, nobody would follow a law whie on the road and there wouldn't be more than 1-2 cops per city. So yes, a jawalking ticket ensures a cop will respond when your house is getting broken into.
Some are dirty. Most are clean. Some are racists. Most aren't.
The best way to not fall into a "quota ticket". Don't break the law. And if you do, DON'T FIGHT WITH THE COP! Plus, they're just doing their job to earn a living. If the city tells them they need to write 100 speeding tickets per month.....they have to, or they get fired. And let me tell you, I'd write 100+ to save my job, keep my house, & provide for my family.
I've had enough run-ins with cops in my life. I was an avid street skater while in high school. Some local cops would try arresting us for skating on private property...or even a sidewalk. And some of the other local cops would actually talk to us and watch us skate. Why? I don't know. Cop X is a douche. Cop Y is a cool dude.
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Agree totally Punch..... Cops can be dicks but they can also be decent cats.
One thing that I absolutely can't stand when I've been pulled over by cops is that, for some reason, when a cop gives me a ticket, I always say "Thank you." WHY? I always slap myself for it afterwards. I mean, I'm all for being polite but thanking him for slapping me with a fine.... its borderline maschochistic.
I need to reprogram myself to replace it with "Have a good one" or something....
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Ironic that this subject would come up while I'm reading a true story titled "Deadly Force" The true story of how a badge can become a license to kill, Lawerence O'Donnell, Jr. . It talks about police brutality and excessive force.
When I went through my police training we were taught to use force when necessary. Deadly force only when we felt our lives were in danger. If this officer felt his life was in danger, then he used an appropriate amount of force. Punching her in the face might not have been the brightest idea but he was able to do his job. As has been stated, there could have been worse things happen to this officer. I don't condone punching anyone in the face to subdue them, but if that is what was needed in this situation then the cop was only guilty of trying to keep the situation from escallating into something worse.
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I only saw what transpired outside of the bar, after the guy was removed. I have no idea what he did inside to be removed from the bar. But outside he was not fighting with the police. He had his arms up in the air and was surrounded. He was obviously upset, but didn't touch the police officers at all.
Much like the Rodney King incident you should probably be upset with the rules and not the police. Most times the policy is written to protect the officer and civilian, so failure to comply to an order to lay down or sit or kneel would mean the person is still considered a threat. In this instance it sounds like the civilian was injured falling from being tazed...not necessarily any misuse of force.
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Throughout this whole story... if you watch the video... their guy friend had some sense.. he tried to stop the second lady from charging the officer and he failed to do so..
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I even had an Highway Patrolman let me go after he nailed me doing 70 in a 55. It was 2 am and I was coming from downtown Cleveland. He got me in his car and made be do the breath test. I was clean (even though I had 2-3 beers all night over 5 hours - I'm a good DD). He tells me he isn't writing me a ticket cause he's out trying to catch drunk drivers. He tells me to be safe and watch the road the rest of the way home. Wishes me a good night and leaves. Ya....he's a creep.
LOL ... reminds me of a time in college. I was a sophmore and was at a party, when they needed me to go on a beer run, since I was the only one who wasn't drinking. I jumped into a friends car and drove through a neighborhood to get to a supermarket.
A cop nailed me doing 39 in a 25. My friends car was also apparently missing a front headlight, and I couldn't find the proof of insurance for it either. I had three drunk girls in the car, WITH open containers (kicked under the seat) ... two of which were under 21.
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A thing to note as well is that Seattle is very serious about Jaywalking. That cop didn't just decide to give a jaywalking ticket b/c he is a jerk. Seattle is very open that if you jaywalk you will get a ticket. Kind of odd, but if you've spent any time in Seattle (shopping trips, work and music for me) you'd notice it.
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A thing to note as well is that Seattle is very serious about Jaywalking. That cop didn't just decide to give a jaywalking ticket b/c he is a jerk. Seattle is very open that if you jaywalk you will get a ticket. Kind of odd, but if you've spent any time in Seattle (shopping trips, work and music for me) you'd notice it.
That baffles me because in Victoria and Vancouver jaywalking is almost encouraged. Cars literally stopped in the street and waved me by when I was waiting for them to pass.
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lol so is heroin use and pee-ing in the street. (sorry couldn't resist..........you'd have to have been to Vancouver. ) I think Seattle is so amped about it b/c of what you posted. They have numerous crosswalks, and drivers actually stop for you (which honestly freaks me out, and I never expect is so we sit and stare at each other until I walk across  ). So I think it's a public safety issue. They want everyone to use crosswalks period. I was hard for me to get used to as I only go there twice a year or so. Alaska is much like Ohio............don't expect a car to stop for you, even when they are supposed to.
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lol so is heroin use and pee-ing in the street. (sorry couldn't resist..........you'd have to have been to Vancouver. )
Oh, I've been to Vancouver. And peeing in the street is frowned upon. You're supposed to go into an alley.
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