Police responded to a 911 call about a fight in a home. When police arrived, things quickly escalated, and by the end of the night, Mbegbu was in a hospital morgue. Police said Mbegbu became physical with responding officers and forced them to react. Mbegbu fought with officers, spilled liquid on them and kicked an officer in the groin, according to investigators. Mbegdu was then tasered, shortly after he died.
Victim's Name: Balantine Mbegbu
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 65
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 6, 2014
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban