Family of man who died after being tackled by mental crisis team sues paramedic, police officer

Published February 13, 2024 5:01 PM

By COLLEEN SLEVIN
Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Members of a mental health response team sent to help a man who was having a “psychotic breakdown” instead killed him by tackling him and leaving him handcuffed, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by his family. The lawsuit over the 2022 death of Kevin Dizmang in Colorado Springs was filed against the team’s paramedic and a police officer. His death was ruled a homicide because of the role physical restraint played and raised questions about how police handle encounters with people experiencing mental health crises.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.