Bodycam shows Black man Frank Tyson’s final pleas to police
In a harrowing incident captured on police bodycam, Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Black man from East Canton, Ohio, uttered the chilling words “I can’t breathe.” The police knelt on his back, as they detained him. As a result, Tyson tragically passed away following the arrest. The arrest took place last week at a local social club.
The footage, released on Wednesday, documents the response of police officers to a report of a car crash that resulted in a severed utility pole. The incident occurred on the evening of April 18. A passerby directed the police to the AMVETS post bar, suggesting Tyson had fled the crash site.
Officer Beau Schoenegge’s bodycam footage reveals a tense situation inside the venue, with a woman urging the police to remove Tyson immediately.
This case draws a haunting parallel to the death of George Floyd in 2020, whose similar last words sparked global Black Lives Matter protests. The release of the bodycam video is now fueling critical discussions about police conduct, especially in handling individuals in custody.
As investigations continue, community leaders and social justice advocates are calling for a thorough examination of the circumstances leading to Tyson’s death. The incident is another stark reminder of the pressing need for systemic changes in law enforcement practices.
For more information and continued updates on this case, please refer to local and national news sources. This story is developing and more details are expected to emerge.
Source: Dailymail
Bodycam shows Black man Frank Tyson’s final pleas to police
