Iowa City Man Tased After Attack on Police Officers

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Mar 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM CST

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2010 at 2:02 PM CST

IOWA CITY - An Iowa City man is behind bars after he tried to attack police officers.

Police say when they arrived at the home of Allen Reed III for a domestic charge, he took an aggressive stance and rushed towards officers.

Two officers fired tasers, but they didn't work, this is when one of the officers got pinned against a door.

Eventually one of the officers used a stun from the taser and Reed fell to the floor.

He was charged with domestic abuse assault, assault on peace officers, and interference with official acts.

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