Family sues Mesa police over death in custody ruled homicide
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 02:32 · Archive
The family of Eric Baker, who died in April after a police encounter in Mesa, Arizona, has filed a $2 million claim against the city.
Eric Baker, 52, died in April after being detained by Mesa police officers near Dobson Road and University Drive. Officers had stopped him on his bicycle for riding in the road without a light. After a brief struggle, Baker was handcuffed and arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer. Police said he also had an active felony warrant. He was taken to hospital to be medically cleared before booking into jail, but became unresponsive on the way there. Despite lifesaving efforts, he died at the hospital.
The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner ruled Baker's manner of death a homicide. His family has now filed a $2 million notice of claim against the City of Mesa through their attorney, Benjamin Taylor, alleging that officers used excessive force that caused his death.
The filing claims the family has not received all records about the incident, including the police department's investigative records. Taylor said the family is asking for the release of body camera footage and all police reports related to Baker's death.
How it is being reported
- Family says Mesa police force caused man’s death, files $2M claimA Mesa family is seeking $2 million after the medical examiner ruled Eric Baker’s death following a police encounter a homicide.KOLD · 21 Oct, 01:51
- Family says Mesa police force caused man’s death, files $2M claimA Mesa family is seeking $2 million after the medical examiner ruled Eric Baker’s death following a police encounter a homicide.Azfamily · 21 Oct, 01:51
In this story: Eric Baker · Mesa police · City of Mesa · Benjamin Taylor · Mesa · Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
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