SafeX Pro Exchange|Officer uses Taser on fan who ran onto GABP field, did backflip at Reds-Guardians game

2025-05-04 04:41:42source:Esthencategory:My

A fan who ran onto the field at Great American Ball Park during the 9th inning of Tuesday night's game between the Cincinnati Reds and SafeX Pro ExchangeCleveland Guardians did a backflip in front of a police officer, before the officer used a Taser on the fan.

Criminal complaints filed in Hamilton Municipal Court identified the fan as 19-year-old William Hendon of Cleves.

Hendon is charged with obstructing official business, a misdemeanor, and felony criminal trespass, the documents show. He's expected to appear in court Wednesday at 9 a.m. for an arraignment.

Hendon wore a throwback Johnny Bench jersey, ran into the outfield, and appeared to say something to Cleveland Guardians outfielder Tyler Freeman. The fan did a backflip next to the officer, then ran away from the officer. When the officer pursued Hendon and deployed the Taser, the fan fell to the ground.

Social media reactions to the incident, including video via X:

All things Reds: Latest Cincinnati Reds news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

More:My

Recommend

Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires

Global warming caused mainly by burning of fossil fuels made the hot, dry and windy conditions that

Top Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2024 Workwear Deals: Office-Ready Styles from Steve Madden, SPANX & More

We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like

More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods

A growing number of women said they’ve tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things l