Shocking Video Exposes: Bouncer Fires Taser Point-Blank Into Patron’s Eye at Packed World Cup Party – Victim Calls It a “Miracle” He Can Still See

Carlsbad, California – July 4, 2026

In what prosecutors are calling one of the most disturbing uses of force they’ve ever seen, a bouncer at a popular San Diego-area bar calmly aimed a stun gun directly at a 21-year-old customer’s face and pulled the trigger at point-blank range — sending both metal probes straight into the young man’s left eye.

The victim, Robert Pulito, dropped to the floor screaming in agony as horrified patrons rushed to help him. The entire terrifying moment was captured on chilling surveillance video now making waves across the internet.

The incident unfolded on the night of June 24 at Park 101 bar in Carlsbad, during a raucous celebration of Mexico’s FIFA World Cup match. The venue was packed wall-to-wall with excited fans. “I’ve never seen it this crowded,” one patron told NBC 7 San Diego. “For the Mexico game… it was insane.”

According to court documents released Thursday, Pulito had been drinking and celebrating with friends when he was asked to leave the establishment. What happened next shocked even seasoned prosecutors.

Bouncer David Marquez, 40, drew his Taser, took deliberate aim at Pulito’s face from less than two feet away, and fired. Both probes struck the victim — one at the inner corner of his left eye, the other just a centimeter below the center. Pulito collapsed instantly, writhing on the ground while bystanders tried to assist him.

In court, Deputy District Attorney Kimberly Coulter didn’t mince words:

“The victim is very lucky in this case. The probes hit him at the very corner of the inside of his left eye and about a centimeter below the middle. At this time, there is no evidence of substantial injury — but had there been, we would have been asking for remand and no bail.”

She added that the victim dodged a nightmare scenario: blindness, brain trauma, or even death. Most Taser training manuals explicitly warn against aiming at the head or face — especially at close range — yet Marquez allegedly ignored every safety protocol.

Marquez was arrested that same night, booked into Vista Detention Facility, and immediately fired from his job. He now faces three felony charges, including assault with a stun gun. He is scheduled to return to court next month.

But the red flags don’t stop there.

Court records reveal Marquez has a prior 2006 misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence. Even more damning: prosecutors uncovered another social media video from the exact same day showing Marquez involved in a separate physical altercation with a different bar patron.

The case has ignited fierce debate online and among security experts. Many are asking: How did someone with a documented history of violence end up armed with a Taser in a crowded bar on one of the busiest nights of the year?

Bar security work is notoriously demanding and often under-regulated. Bouncers frequently operate with minimal training and broad discretion. While Tasers are marketed as “less-lethal,” experts warn that at zero distance to the head, they become anything but.

Robert Pulito survived with his eyesight intact — for now — but the psychological scars will likely last a lifetime. Meanwhile, the viral video continues to spread, leaving viewers stunned by the bouncer’s calm, almost methodical demeanor as he fired directly into another human being’s face.

This story raises urgent questions for bar owners, lawmakers, and the public:

• Should private security guards even be allowed to carry Tasers without advanced certification?
• How thoroughly are bouncers background-checked in high-risk venues?
• And in an era of 24/7 surveillance and viral video, can we still afford to treat headshots with stun guns as “just another night on the job”?

As the case heads toward trial, the community is watching closely. One thing is certain: what happened at Park 101 on June 24 was not just an overreaction — it was a split-second decision that nearly cost a young man his vision… and quite possibly his life.

We will continue to follow every development in this disturbing case.

What do you think — was this justified force or reckless endangerment? Drop your thoughts below.

Based on official court statements, surveillance footage, and reporting from the New York Post and local San Diego outlets.

Stay safe out there — especially on game nights.