Tony Timpa called 911 requesting help. He was restrained by police and while restrained he reportedly wailed and pleaded for help more than 30 times as Dallas police officers pinned his shoulders, knees and neck to the ground. Body camera video shows officers laughing as he lay dying on the ground.
Victim's Name: Tony Timpa
Agency Responsible: Dallas Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Date of Death: August 10, 2016
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Physical restraint
Official Disposition: Charged, charges dismissed
Criminal Charges: Charged, Charges Dropped
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes