LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Video recently released by authorities in Las Cruces, New Mexico, shows a traffic stop and struggle with police that led to the death of Antonio Valenzuela after he ran from officers in February.
Valenzuela was wanted at the time for a parole violation. Officers gave chase after he bolted, and the video shows the struggle that followed as he ignored officers' repeated commands.
Valenzuela died after an officer used a chokehold to gain control so he could be handcuffed. The officer was relieved of his duties and is out on bond pending trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
City officials plan to discuss use of force policies next week.