Mesquite PD Releases Bodycam Video of In-Custody Death of Willie Rose
WFAAFebruary 7, 20262 min241 views
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- ⚠️ 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.
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