Cincinnati Reds Game Interrupted by Backflipping Fan Tased by Police
19-year-old William Hendon faces charges after running onto the field and performing a backflip before being subdued by a stun gun.
- Hendon, wearing a Johnny Bench jersey, ran onto the field during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
- He performed a backflip that was captured in dramatic photos and videos, which quickly went viral on social media.
- Police used a Taser to apprehend Hendon, leading to debates about the necessity of the force used.
- Hendon was charged with criminal trespass and obstructing official business, later reduced to misdemeanors.
- The incident has sparked a range of reactions, including the release of a T-shirt featuring Hendon's backflip.