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Dramatic takedown

A dramatic video posted on social media is now being put in context.  

Vancouver police are investigating a stabbing that took place in East Vancouver Sunday night.

CTV News is reporting the incident led to one person being shocked with a Taser during a takedown.

The online video shows officers surrounding a young man and ordering him to get on the ground. When he doesn't comply he is hit with a Taser and forced to the ground near Hastings and Cassiar streets.

Police are still investigating whether or not the individual is a suspect in a slashing incident which took place not long before the arrest.

-with files from CTV News Vancouver

 



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