Shootings Lead to Questions About Police Tactics

tension – n. a feeling of nervousness, fear or conflict

firing – n. Removing a person from his/her job

stressful – adj. making you feel worried or anxious

pounding – n. the act of hitting someone or something with force again and again

adrenaline – n. a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion and that causes the heart to beat faster

abandoned – adj. left without needed protection or care

spinal cord -- n. the large group of nerves which runs through the center of the spine and carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body

unrest – n. a situation in which many people are angry and hold protests or act violently

handcuffs – n. a set of two metal rings that are joined together and locked around a person's wrists

significant – adj. large enough to be noticed or have an effect

lethal – adj. causing or able to cause death

stun gun -- n. a gun that produces an electric shock, which makes someone unconscious or stops someone from moving

brutality – n. cruel, harsh, and usually violent treatment of another person

asthma – n. a physical condition that makes it difficult for someone to breathe