Complaint #201805943,
July 14, 2018

Summary

On July 14, 2018, at approximately 11:50 pm, while on the sidewalk outside [redacted] in Manhattan, [redacted] and his friends were approached by Det. Fabio Nunez and PO Shanee Pierce (both of the 34th Precinct), to be summonsed for a noise violation. After a series of exchanges with the officers, [redacted] was arrested by Det. Nunez, who attempted to handcuff him against the side a vehicle. While doing so, Det. Nunez placed [redacted] in a chokehold, causing his breathing to be restricted (Allegations A, B – Force: [redacted]). Det. Nunez then deployed taser prongs on [redacted]s back (Allegation C – Force: [redacted]). Det. Nunez and PO Pierce then struggled with [redacted] over the next several minutes (Allegation D-Force: [redacted]; Allegation E - Force: [redacted]). During this time, Det. Nunez repeatedly tased [redacted] in drive stun mode (Allegation F through Allegation R – Force: [redacted]). Det. Nunez also allegedly used a second chokehold on [redacted] while in the rear. (Allegation S – Force: [redacted]). Det. Nunez eventually took [redacted] to the ground (subsumed - Allegation D) as several backup officers then arrived to further restrain him (Allegation T - Force: [redacted]). At around the same time, PO Robert Velsor (also of the 34th Precinct) pushed [redacted]s girlfriend, against a vehicle (Allegation U-Force: [redacted]). An unidentified officer also used profanity against [redacted] (Allegation V – Discourtesy: [redacted]). Read report for details.