Man Tased By Police, Sent to Hospital

Police suspected man of vandalism, tased him three times

A man was taken to the hospital early Monday morning after a police officer tased him three times.

The man was suspected of vandalizing the window of a business on the 1100 block of Broadway Ave. at about 6 a.m., according to the San Diego Police Department.

When officers arrived, the man fought with them.  An officer then tased him three times.

He was then taken to the UCSD Medical Center to be examined.

Police say he is now in custody.

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