Ohio Man Dies in Police Custody Due to Improper Handling, Sparking Concerns over Police Brutality and Accountability

A man from Ohio was handcuffed and left face down on the floor of a social club last week, resulting in his death in police custody. The officers involved in the incident are currently under investigation. The police body camera footage released on Wednesday shows a police officer from Cant responding to a report of a traffic accident and encountering Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old resident of eastern Canton, in a bar near a club called American Veterans (AMVETS).

According to the footage, after a witness directed police to the bar where Tyson was located, a woman opened the door and urgently asked the officers to remove him. Tyson resisted and vocalized concerns about his safety, but the officers ignored his distress and reassured him that he was fine. They even made jokes with passersby while pining him down with their knees.

It wasn’t until they realized Tyson was in a medical crisis that they attempted to provide assistance. Unfortunately, Tyson was pronounced dead at a hospital less than an hour later. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding Tyson’s death and whether the officers will face charges related to the incident.

The Mayor of Canton expressed condolences to Tyson’s family and emphasized the importance of transparency in the community during this difficult time. The use of face-down restraints has been a controversial issue in law enforcement for many years as it can lead to positional asphyxiation and endanger the lives of suspects. Proper care and handling are essential in ensuring the safety of individuals in police custody.