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Shelbyville man subdued by Taser, arrested

Shelbyville Police used a Taser to subdue a man issuing threats at officers Tuesday.

 

Officers responded to a call of a man running around with a hammer and screwdriver saying he was going to kill the police.  The officers arrived at 625 South Pike Street at 1:00 pm.

 

The Shelbyville Police report says Michael Marshall Browning, 38, of Shelbyville, could be seen holding a hammer and screwdriver.  An officer told Browning to drop his weapons three times.  Each time Browning yelled no and raised the hammer as he got within 10-15 feet of the officers.  At that time, Browning was hit by the Taser and dropped to the ground where he was handcuffed.

 

The police report indicates Browning tested .19 BAC, over twice the legal limit.  Officers report Browning also stated that he had just used meth.

 

Browning’s criminal history includes being an Habitual Offender eligibility.  The affidavit to that was filed by Shelbyville Police.

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