Ohio police released disturbing footage showing the final moments of Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Black man, who died at a local hospital after an encounter with Canton police officers. The incident, reminiscent of George Floyd’s tragic death in 2020, has reignited conversations about police brutality and racial injustice.

The body camera video, made public by the Canton Police Department, begins with officers responding to reports of Tyson leaving the scene of a car accident. Upon locating Tyson in a nearby tavern, a confrontation quickly escalates. Despite Tyson’s pleas for help and assertions of being in danger, officers wrestle him to the ground and handcuff him. One officer is seen kneeling on Tyson’s back near his neck, reminiscent of the position that led to George Floyd’s death.

Throughout the ordeal, Tyson repeatedly exclaims, “I can’t breathe,” echoing Floyd’s final words. Despite his distress, officers appear dismissive, telling him to “calm down” and insisting he is “fine.” After several minutes of lying motionless on the floor, officers finally check on Tyson, discovering he is unresponsive. CPR is initiated, but Tyson ultimately succumbs.

Tyson’s death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. The officers involved, identified as Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch, have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (OCI). The incident draws chilling parallels to Floyd’s killing, underscoring the urgent need for police reform and the eradication of systemic racism within law enforcement agencies. The Canton Police Department has not issued a statement regarding the video, and details surrounding Tyson’s death remain unclear.