Two Phoenix police officers involved in an altercation with a Black man who is deaf have been placed on administrative leave, as confirmed by the Phoenix Police Department. The incident, captured on bodycam video, shows the officers punching and tasing the man during an arrest in August. The arrested man, Tyron McAlpin, had initially faced charges of aggravated assault and resisting arrest, but all charges were dropped following a review by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.
The officers, identified as Benjamin Harris and Kyle Sue, are now under an ongoing internal investigation. Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael G. Sullivan expressed concern over the video footage, acknowledging its disturbing nature and the questions it raises. He assured the community that answers would be provided as the investigation progresses.
