Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Turrell Dantae Clay

Gender : Male

Age : 33

Race : Black

Date : 01/10/2025

Location : Phoenix

City : Phoenix

County : Maricopa

State : Arizona

Agency : Phoenix Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Physical restraint

Event : Killed by police during physical altercation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 10, 2025, Phoenix Police Department officers responded to reports of a man, later identified as 33-year-old Turrell Dantae Clay, allegedly trespassing and acting erratically. When officers arrived, Clay reportedly resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. Officers used restraints to detain him, and Clay was transported to a local hospital shortly after. Hours later, Clay was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of death was linked to physical restraints used during the altercation. Body camera footage was released, showing Clay struggling with officers before his arrest. Details about the involved officers have not been disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/man-dies-after-incident-involving-phoenix-police
https://www.yourvalley.net/phoenix-independent/stories/man-dies-in-hospital-after-phoenix-police-arrest,557994
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/01/24/body-cam-video-shows-suspect-struggle-with-phoenix-police-hours-before-death/