Mesquite PD Releases Bodycam Video of In-Custody Death of Willie Rose

Incident Overview

• ⚠️ Mesquite police released bodycam footage showing an officer chasing and tackling Willie Rose, who later died in custody.
• 📌 The incident occurred over a month ago after police responded to a shoplifting call at a Family Dollar.

The Encounter

• 🚓 Police located a car matching the description in Dallas and initiated a traffic stop.
• 🏃‍♂️ Willie Rose, ordered out of the driver's seat, initially complied but then ran when asked for his inhaler.
• 💥 An officer pursued Rose, tackled him, and struck him during the apprehension.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 🚑 Officers rendered first aid when Rose became unresponsive, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
• 💔 Rose's family believes the officer caused his death, though autopsy and toxicology reports are pending.
• ⚖️ Dallas police are investigating the death, while Mesquite PD internal affairs will review departmental procedures.
• 🚗 Other occupants of the car face charges related to theft and meth possession.