Christopher Eisinger
Name: Christopher Eisinger
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 03/02/2018
Location: 3000 block W. Ball Road
Anaheim, California, 92804
County: Orange
Agency: Anaheim Police Department
Cause of Death: Asphyxiated/Restrained
Intended Use of Force: Less-than-lethal force
Media summary: 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.
Unique ID: 23882
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