Charles Dixon Sr.
Name: Charles Dixon Sr.
Age: 43
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 12/21/2002
Location: 120 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15210
County: Allegheny
Agency: Borough of Mount Oliver Police Department
Cause of Death: Asphyxiated/Restrained
Intended Use of Force: Less-than-lethal force
Media summary: Officers attempted to arrest Dixon, who weighed 330 lbs., when he stepped in following an altercation involving his brother. He lost consciousness while being restrained by multiple police officers face down on floor and died two days later. Coroner recommended homicide charges. Settlement reached in wrongful death suit, for undisclosed amount.
Unique ID: 2170
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