Incident occurred when police responded to complaints of open - air drug sales in area . Young was medically cleared by Leon County Emergency Medical Services before being sent to the Leon County Jail , along with the other three individuals arrested , police said . 3 people had been arrested when Viola Young arrived asking questions , police say . Video shows Young pull arm away from officer , walk off before he Tases her in the back . Officer : Officer Michael Mahan on paid leave pending outcome of Internal Affairs investigation .
Incident occurred when police responded to complaints of open - air drug sales in area . 3 people had been arrested when Viola Young arrived asking questions , police say . Video shows Young pull arm away from officer , walk off before he Tases her in the back . Officer : Officer Michael Mahan on paid leave pending outcome of Internal Affairs investigation .