Tony Chance Ross Killed by Sulphur Springs Police Department

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Category: Police - City
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Whitworth Street
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When approached, Ross is said to have balled his fist and charged the officer. The officer tazed Ross but Ross was able to pull the wires out and fled. The officer pursued and a fight insured. Officers said Ross was difficult to contain and they were forced to tazed him more than once. Ross continued to resist even when taken to jail according to Chief Sanders. Ross was placed in the padded cell at Hopkins County jail. Eleven minutes after he was placed in the cell, an officer heard a noise and went to check on Ross. He was face down and unresponsive.

Victim's Name: Tony Chance Ross

Agency Responsible: Sulphur Springs Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 34

Race: White

Date of Death: March 6, 2015

County: Hopkins

Cause of Death: Taser

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon

Weapon: unarmed

Geography: Rural

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