Phoenix Officers on Leave After Violent Arrest of Deaf Man

Two officers are under investigation following the release of bodycam footage showing the arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy.

Bodycam and surveillance footage show Phoenix police officers Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue using force against Tyron McAlpin during an August arrest.
McAlpin, initially charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest, had all charges dropped after a review by Maricopa County Rachel Mitchell.
The Phoenix Police Department has placed the officers on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation into the incident.
The arrest has drawn public criticism and national attention, raising concerns about police conduct and civil rights violations.
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association has defended the officers' actions, stating they acted based on the situation's circumstances.