Andy Debusk
Andy Debusk was 38 years old, and his family said he was expected at their Christmas Eve tradition. He died on December 24, 2016, while held at the Parker County Jail near Fort Worth, Texas. Video shows officers used pepper spray and lay on top of him after he was handcuffed and shackled, and he said he could not breathe. An autopsy said the officers' actions contributed to his death, a grand jury did not lead to prosecution, and his family has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed; neglect alleged). The autopsy said the guards' actions contributed to his death, and his family's lawsuit alleges negligence, while jail officers have said the force was justified.
Reported by: autopsy; his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family filed a lawsuit alleging negligence over his death at the Parker County Jail, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.