Police said Klessig was uncooperative when a University Park officer found him and attempted to talk with him. Four other officers were called to the scene. Police said Klessig again became physically confrontational when officers attempted to restrain him. During the scuffle, officers used pepper spray. Klessig became unresponsive and was given CPR. He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Victim's Name: Thomas E. Klessig
Agency Responsible: University Park Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: September 23, 2014
County: Dallas
Cause of Death: Pepper Spray
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban