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Police allegedly used against 33-year-old Manuel Ellis choke. He tried to open someone else’s car and when he resisted arrest, say police

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The video of the arrest was published by the relatives of the deceased. On the recording you can hear Ellis repeatedly says he cannot breathe, say family lawyers

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In Washington state in the United States launched a new investigation into the death of another African American who died in March after police detention. The corresponding order was given by the Governor of the state.

Police allegedly used against 33-year-old Manuel Ellis suffocating reception, the TV channel Fox23 News. He tried to open someone else’s car and when he resisted arrest, say the police.

The video of the arrest was published by the relatives of the deceased. On the recording you can hear Ellis repeatedly says he cannot breathe, say family lawyers.

According to the forensic examination, the detainee died from respiratory arrest as a result of application of force. However, this could lead intoxication methamphetamine and heart disease.

Four policemen who detained the African American, at the time removed from service. According to them, they used force out of necessity.
The state government promised to ensure the independent investigation into the death of African-American. In the near future will be solved, which Agency will take the case of the death of Ellis.

Information about the new investigation into the death of a detainee came against the backdrop of mass rallies under the slogan “black Lives matter.” In many US cities protests erupted after the death in late may detained by police African-American George Floyd. The incident occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota.