On dutyMental IllnessExcessive forceNightstickTaserHospitalizedDied in custody
Plaintiff:
Philip Coleman
Incident date:
12/12/2012
Location:
12842 S. Morgan St.
Allegations:
Coleman was arrested by several police officers on suspicion of domestic battery. Coleman needed medical care for physical injuries and mental health issues, but Sergeant Tully and Officers Caldwell and Edwards took him to a police station, where he stayed for two days. There, Lieutenants Rigoli, Mostek and Casey as well as Sergeants Meador and Walker continued to deny Coleman medical attention. While at the station, Officers Fouch, Malone and Jones as well as Sergeants Meador and Walker used excessive force against Coleman, including the use of a Taser. After about 12 hours in police custody, Coleman was transported to a hospital. Meador and Officers Hood and Montgomery continued to use excessive force at the hospital, including the use of a baton and a Taser. Coleman died at the hospital.