LAPD Bodycam: Citizen's Arrest Leads to Suspect's Death in Westlake

Citizen's Arrest and Suspect's Death

• 🎥 Newly released LAPD body camera footage captures a controversial in-custody death that occurred last summer.
• 🎯 The incident began with a report of a man breaking into an apartment, leading to a citizen's arrest and restraint of the suspect.
• ⏱️ A civilian tackled and restrained the suspect for approximately 5 minutes, even delivering a punch while the suspect appeared unconscious.
• 🚨 When police arrived, the suspect, identified as 47-year-old Anthony Soell, was unresponsive and barely breathing.

Medical Examiner's Findings and Legal Outcome

• 💔 Despite attempts to revive him with Narcan and chest compressions, Soell was pronounced dead at the scene.
• ⚖️ The medical examiner determined the death was from traumatic asphyxia, with contributing factors including methamphetamine, cocaine, and a hypertrophic heart condition.
• 🚫 Homicide charges initially brought against the civilian were rejected by the district attorney's office due to insufficient evidence for conviction.
• 🗣️ The LA County District Attorney's Office stated there was not enough evidence for a conviction in the case.

Community Reactions and Crime Concerns

• 🏘️ Local residents expressed a mix of reactions, with some understanding the citizen's actions due to frustration with crime.
• 💬 One business owner stated they would likely do the same to protect their property and community, citing being