Matthew Robinson

Less-than-lethal force

Robinson was being transported to Restpadd Psychiatric in Redding, CA. Law enforcement was called to assist. Upon removal from the transport other, he punched an officer in the face. He was then taken to the ground where he continued to resist until other officers could help take him into custody. A short time later, officers recognized he was suffering some kind of medical distress and not breathing. Officers attempted CPR before he was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he died.