A graphic video shows Rochester, New York, police restraining a Chicago man named Daniel Prude. Prude later died.
Police video Rochester police video screenshot showing Daniel Prude. A graphic Rochester police body cam video is causing outrage because it shows officers restraining a Chicago man named Daniel Prude, who later died of asphyxia along with other contributing factors in New York. You can see the video later in this article, but be aware that it’s very disturbing. Although Prude died in March, the video wasn’t released until September, when it was unveiled to the public in a press conference held by Prude’s family and supporters. Prude died about a week after the video after being declared brain dead; the video has sparked outrage and protests. An officer says in the video that Prude told them he had COVID-19, which may explain the use of the spit hood. Free the People Roc obtained the video and posted it on Facebook, writing, “**Warning** This video contains graphic content, including nudity, and the killing of an unarmed black man by members of the Rochester, NY police force.” The Democrat & Chronicle, a local newspaper, drew comparisons between Prude’s death and that of George Floyd, in Minneapolis. The police investigation action report into the death found that the officers’ actions “appear to be appropriate and consistent with training.” The RPD Investigative Action Report dated April 27 says the actions of the officers dealing with Daniel Prude “appear to be appropriate and consistent with training.” @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/fr1qqm0CFR Berkeley Brean (@whec_bbrean) September 2,2020 The Attorney General’s office is still investigating the death. The officers are on active duty and did not face discipline, the Democrat & Chronicle reported. Here’s what you need to know: Edited body cam footage provided by Prude attorneysWhen Rochester police officers came upon Daniel Prude in the middle of Jefferson Avenue in the early morning hours of March 23, he was naked and in distress. The temperature hovered around freezing. He had allegedly just gone on a destructive tear, according to police reports, smashing out the windows of several storefronts, and ranting about having the coronavirus. A passing tow truck driver who called 911 described Purdue as being covered in blood. Police body-camera footage shows officers who responded confronted Prude near Dr. Samuel McCree Way with Tasers drawn and ordered him to lay down on the road, which was slick from a light snowfall. Prude complied, laying face-down on his stomach, and officers cuffed his hands behind his back.2020-09-02T16:41:12Z The body cam video was edited and released by the Prude family attorneys.
