Incident:2025-11-19 Oak Park MI Tasing of Detained Woman
| Date | 2025-11-19 |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| City | Oak Park |
| County | Oakland County |
| State | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Location details | Suburban roadway, Oak Park (exact location unspecified) |
| Facility | |
| Agencies involved | U.S. Border Patrol |
| Operation type | Arrest / use of force |
| Status | Verified (footage) |
| People affected | 1 woman zip-tied, tased, and placed in SUV; 1 man reportedly detained and escaped |
| Arrests reported | 2 (per witness) |
| Detentions reported | 2 |
| Deportations | Unverified |
| Injuries | Likely (taser deployment) |
| Deaths | None |
| Agents at the scene | Agent:MI-0001 |
| Vehicles at the scene | Vehicle:MI-V001 |
| Verification | Verified (video) |
| Key sources | * Instagram video by @barbaraj.sobel
* Witness statements included in the post |
Summary:
On November 19, 2025, Border Patrol agents were recorded using a taser on a woman who was already zip-tied and non-responsive. Witnesses described agents throwing her into a Border Patrol SUV “like a rag doll,” with children present. Another detained man allegedly escaped during the commotion with his hands still zip-tied. The incident took place in Oak Park, a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Full Description
Video taken from a nearby vehicle shows a Border Patrol SUV parked on a roadway with its rear door open. A woman, already zip-tied, unresponsive, and reportedly tased, is lifted or dragged toward the vehicle. The agent in the video appears to be maneuvering her into the SUV without providing visible medical assistance.
Witnesses reported:
- A woman was thrown to the ground
- She was tased despite being restrained
- Children present witnessed the event
- A second detained man escaped during the chaos
The visible agent is wearing standard Border Patrol tactical gear with no identifying insignia or facial visibility.
Agencies and Units Involved
- U.S. Border Patrol (vehicle markings confirmed)
Agents
- Agent:MI-0001 — only agent visible in footage
Vehicles
- Vehicle:MI-V001 — marked Border Patrol SUV
Timeline
- 2025-11-19 — Incident recorded
- Same day — Video posted publicly
Evidence
- https://www.threads.com/@barbaraj.sobel/post/DRMiTKXDcSj?xmt=AQF0SZ5rXi3CCobk5JHbfiKr-Av5bapioQeeZiem-cM3Rw
- Witness text description included with footage