Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Emmitt Weaver
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Black
Date : 06/30/2021
Location : Near 31st Street and Memorial Drive
City : Tulsa
County : Tulsa
State : Oklahoma
Agency : Tulsa Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Medical emergency
Event : Died in custody after foot pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 30, 2021, Emmitt Weaver died following a foot pursuit involving Tulsa Police Department officers. Officers were patrolling near 31st Street and Memorial Drive when they approached a group of men. Weaver fled briefly before stopping and showing signs of respiratory distress. He was briefly handcuffed but officers removed the cuffs so he could use his inhaler. Weaver requested medical help and collapsed. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/local-regional/2021-07-02/man-dies-in-tulsa-police-custody-after-respiratory-distress-during-foot-chase
https://ktul.com/news/local/tulsa-police-man-died-in-custody-after-pursuit
