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Traffic Stop Turns Violent as El Paso Police Use Stun Gun on Driver

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An El Paso traffic stop for speeding escalated dramatically when police used a stun gun on Gene Morales, who was driving 47 mph in a 30 mph zone. During the stop, Morales questioned the officer's speed claim and refused to provide his driver's license, leading to a standoff. After multiple warnings to exit his vehicle, officers forcibly removed him, using a stun gun several times to subdue him. Morales faces charges including resisting arrest and failure to identify, with a bond set at $1,462. He is also a history instructor at El Paso Community College, which is currently investigating the incident.

Key Details: • Incident occurred during a traffic stop for speeding on [specific date not provided]. • Morales was charged with resisting arrest, failure to ID, and speeding. • Bond set at $1,462, which has been paid. • El Paso Community College is investigating the situation involving Morales.

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