Tony Chance Ross
Tony Chance Ross, 34, died on March 8, 2015, while held at the Hopkins County Jail in Hopkins County, Texas. After he was found unresponsive in his cell, he was taken to a hospital, where he later died. An autopsy documented more than 14 Taser burns on his body and attributed the death to physical restraint and methamphetamine use. His family sued the officers and jailers involved, alleging excessive force, and reached a $415,000 settlement in March 2017. The family said they hoped the lawsuit would prevent future deaths like their son's.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). The autopsy attributed the death to physical restraint and methamphetamine intoxication, and his family's lawsuit alleges officers used excessive force, including Taser shocks.
Reported by: Hopkins County Jail (the agency that held him); autopsy report; his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued officers and jailers over excessive force and settled for $415,000 in March 2017.