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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Frank Tyson police brutality
2. George Floyd-like murder Frank Tyson
A video of a Black man yelling “I can’t breathe” as a police officer in the US state of Ohio knelt on his neck, leading to his death, has sparked outrage on social media. The incident is reminiscent of George Floyd’s killing in 2020. In the body camera footage released by the Canton Police Department, officers are seen apprehending 53-year-old Frank Eugene Tyson, who was suspected of leaving the scene of an accident. The police officers pinned Tyson to the ground and handcuffed him, with one kneeling on his neck for about 30 seconds. Tyson can be heard repeatedly shouting “I can’t breathe” before becoming unresponsive. The accused officers are on administrative leave while the incident is under investigation.
1. Frank Tyson police brutality
2. George Floyd-like murder victim Frank Tyson
The Tragic Incident in Ohio
The recent incident that shocked the world occurred in the US state of Ohio, where a Black man named Frank Eugene Tyson lost his life in a manner reminiscent of the killing of George Floyd in 2020. The 53-year-old Tyson was apprehended by police officers after he was suspected of leaving the scene of a single-car accident. The confrontation took place in a bar, where Tyson was pinned to the ground and handcuffed, with one officer kneeling on his neck for about 30 seconds.
The Disturbing Video Footage
In the 36-minute body camera footage released by the Canton Police Department, the intense moments leading up to Tyson’s death were captured. He can be heard shouting, “Call the sheriff, they’re trying to kill me,” as the officers restrained him. Despite his pleas of “I can’t breathe,” the officers continued to detain him until he became unresponsive.
Parallels to the George Floyd Case
The echoes of George Floyd’s tragic killing at the hands of a White police officer in Minneapolis in 2020 reverberated as the world watched the events unfold in Ohio. The stark similarities between the two cases reignited the conversation around police brutality and racial discrimination in the United States.
The Aftermath and Investigations
The officers involved in Tyson’s death, identified as Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch, were placed on administrative leave while the local crime investigation bureau delves into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The outrage on social media and calls for justice have intensified, with many drawing comparisons to the Floyd case.
Who was Frank Eugene Tyson?
Frank Eugene Tyson had a troubled past, having served a 24-year sentence for charges including kidnapping, burglary, grand theft of a vehicle, receiving stolen property, and failing to comply with a police officer. He was released from Belmont Correctional Institute in St Clairsville, Ohio, just 13 days before his tragic death in police custody on April 18.
Despite his criminal history, Tyson’s untimely demise has sparked debates on the treatment of individuals in police custody and the need for accountability in law enforcement practices.
– with inputs from agencies
