Christopher Eisinger

Less-than-lethal force

On March 2, Anaheim police were dispatched to a home following a report of a suspicious male in a backyard. Police said that Eisinger dropped a large stick or pole and ran away from a patrol sergeant. Several officers gave chase when he tripped and fell backward. Eisinger allegedly began resisting arrest by kicking and flailing his arms. Police responded with control holds and physical force until they were able to handcuff him. He lost consciousness and died on March 10. In April 2021, the family was awarded $2.27 million.