Phoenix Police Under Investigation for Violent Arrest of Deaf Black Man

Bodycam footage reveals officers punching and tasing Tyron McAlpin, raising questions about excessive force and racial bias.

Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, was punched and tased by Phoenix police officers during an arrest in August.
McAlpin faces charges of resisting arrest and aggravated assault, though he has pleaded not guilty and denies involvement in any initial altercation.
The Phoenix Police Department is under internal investigation, and the incident has intensified scrutiny following a DOJ report on systemic civil rights violations.
Civil rights groups and disability advocates are calling for the charges against McAlpin to be dropped, citing excessive force and lack of proper communication.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has pledged to personally review the case amid growing public outcry and demands for justice.