The tragic death of Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Ohio man, in police custody has been ruled a homicide after he repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe.” Tyson died on April 18 in Canton, Ohio, due to cardio pulmonary arrest associated with physical altercation, prone restraint, and acute intoxication. The autopsy report does not imply a crime has been committed.
In a distressing video, Tyson can be heard pleading for help as officers handcuff him and restrain him on the ground. He remained motionless for over 5 minutes before officers checked his pulse. The officers involved, both white and relatively new on the force, have been placed on paid leave.
The unsettling video depicts a man in distress, yet the officers seem indifferent to his suffering. This revelation has sparked outrage and calls for accountability in law enforcement practices and policies.