Nicolas Jesus-Garza

Less-than-lethal force

Nicolas Garza was found by police. Reports had indicated he was acting erratically and possibly on drugs. Officer Ealy-Thomas was the first to arrive, and shocked Garza with his Taser after Garza got up off the ground and displayed an 11-inch kitchen knife. After being tasered, it was apparent it didn't immediately incapacitate Garza, but Garza obeyed officer's commands and was taken into custody. Officers asked paramedics to check on Garza's physical condition. He had a high fever and diffictulty breathing and died in the hosptial. An autopsy found that Gaza died from accute methamphetamine intoxication.