After a long struggle, the family of a Black man who died after being tased by an Alabama police officer in July has finally been able to view the body camera footage from the incident. The family attorney described the video as one of the worst instances of police killing he has ever witnessed, comparing it to the case of George Floyd. Last week, a grand jury decided not to indict the two police officers involved in the incident. This case comes at a time when police use of force, particularly against people of color, continues to be a pressing issue across the United States.
The victim, Jawan Dallas, 36, died after Mobile police officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress. When officers tried to apprehend Dallas, he physically resisted and attempted to flee. The confrontation escalated, and Dallas was tackled to the ground. According to the attorney, Dallas was struck multiple times by officers, and the sound of a Taser can be heard in the video. Dallas pleaded for his life, saying he couldn’t breathe and even mentioning George Floyd. Medical personnel were called to the scene, but Dallas was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Dallas’ father expressed his grief and accused the Mobile Police Department of murdering his son. He claimed that the officers held Dallas down, repeatedly stunned him with a Taser, and triggered a heart attack. The autopsy report revealed injuries consistent with Taser applications and blunt force trauma injuries to Dallas’ back. The cause of death was listed as cardiorespiratory failure due to acute myocardial ischemia and methamphetamine toxicity.
The names of the officers involved have not been released, and the video has not been made public. The family attorney hopes that one day the video will be released, but he warns that it is a disturbing and unforgettable sight. This case highlights the ongoing concerns about police violence and the need for accountability in law enforcement.
