April 27th 2024.
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A heartbreaking incident has been brought to light through bodycam footage, revealing the tragic death of a Black man in Ohio while in police custody. The Canton Police Department recently released the video, showing the events leading up to the death of 53-year-old Frank Tyson. The footage shows the officers handcuffing Tyson and pinning him face down on the ground, despite his cries for help and his repeated statements that he couldn't breathe. Moments later, Tyson passed away.
According to the Associated Press, the video showed Tyson struggling and shouting, "They're trying to kill me!" and "Call the sheriff!" while being physically restrained by the officers. As one of the officers placed his knee on Tyson's neck, he continued to plead for help, saying, "I can't breathe." However, the officers assured him that he was fine and proceeded to talk to other people in the bar. It wasn't until several minutes later, when an officer went to check on Tyson, that they realized he was no longer breathing. Despite their attempts to revive him, Tyson was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The two officers involved in the incident, Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch, both white, have been placed on paid administrative leave. The video shows the police responding to an accident involving a utility pole, where witnesses informed them that Tyson had gone to a nearby bar. The incident reportedly took place on April 18 in East Canton, Ohio at around 8:20 pm.
A police report released on April 19 stated that the officers "recognized that Tyson had become unresponsive" shortly after restraining him, and attempted CPR. They also administered doses of Narcan before medical professionals arrived. Despite their efforts, Tyson was pronounced dead less than an hour later at a local hospital.
The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation has launched an investigation into the incident, stating that they will not determine if the use of force was justified. Instead, they will leave it up to the prosecuting attorney or a grand jury to decide if charges should be brought against the officers involved.
Canton Mayor William V. Sherer II released a statement on April 24, expressing his commitment to transparency with the community during this difficult time. It is yet another tragic incident that has sparked outrage and demands for justice, as the nation continues to grapple with the issue of police brutality and systemic racism.
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