Officers responded to a call about a possible suicide attempt. Armstrong's sister said her brother called police on himself. He was talked into a squad car before changing his mind and going back toward the house. When officers tried to get him back into the car, the physical confrontation ensued. At some point, he stripped off his clothes. Officers placed Armstrong in handcuffs and used belts to restrain his leg movement. When Armstrong became unresponsive, Paramedics performed CPR. He was pronounced dead after 40 minutes. Family members said they saw grass up his nose.
Victim's Name: Clifton Armstrong
Agency Responsible: Oklahoma City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 2, 2013
County: Oklahoma
Cause of Death: Physical Restraint
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban