Philly Fan Tasered For Running On Field

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Updated: May 4, 2010, 11:52 PM ET

Another fan runs on Phillies' field

ESPN.com news services

PHILADELPHIA -- A fan has run onto the field at Citizens Bank Park during a baseball game in Philadelphia, one night after a teenager was Tasered in the outfield.

Security did not use a Taser to apprehend the man on Tuesday night. He gave himself up without incident.

The Philadelphia Phillies were leading St. Louis 1-0 in the top of the ninth inning when a guy hopped over the fence in left field and ran along the warning track waving his arms. The 34-year-old man was booed by the sellout crowd and charged with defiant trespass, disorderly conduct and narcotics possession.

In Monday night's game, a police officer chased a 17-year-old Steve Consalvi for about 30 seconds before the stun gun probe hit the teenager.

City police are considering whether officers should get involved when unruly but nonthreatening fans sprint onto the field during sporting events.

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey examined video of the arrest and felt the officer acted within department guidelines, which allow officers to use Tasers to arrest fleeing suspects, said police spokesman Lt. Frank Vanore. The department's internal affairs unit is investigating, Vanore said.

The department is now reviewing whether its officers should be on the field wrangling runaway fans who aren't threatening anyone, Vanore said.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

I think fat boy just got tired of chasing the punk when he fired. He should have shot him in the bread basket. (now that would have been entertainment!)

^^ or in the face... IN THE FACE!!! (sorry had a hangover movie Screw)

I think the police/security was right in doing this. Trespassing shouldn't be allowed and if force is needed to bring the trespasser down then so be it.