Darryl "Tyree" Williams, a 32-year-old man, died in Raleigh police custody last year after being repeatedly tased during an arrest on drug charges.
Tragic Incident in Police Custody
The death of Darryl "Tyree" Williams occurred last year while he was in the custody of Raleigh police. The incident unfolded after officers were attempting to arrest him on drug charges. During the struggle to apprehend him, law enforcement officers used Taser stun guns on him multiple times.
A Sudden Death
Following the repeated use of Taser stun guns, Williams was put in handcuffs. Tragically, he was declared dead approximately one hour after being handcuffed. His death occurred just hours after the initial confrontation and Taser use by officers.
Family's Grief
The sudden loss deeply affected his family. A statement from a family member, simply stating, "That was my son," underscored the profound grief and personal impact of his death.
Timeline of Events
The sequence of events leading to Darryl Williams' death in police custody can be summarized as follows:
- Arrest Attempt: Raleigh police officers initiated an attempt to arrest Darryl "Tyree" Williams on charges related to drugs.
- Taser Deployment: During the arrest process, officers engaged in a struggle with Williams, leading to the repeated deployment of Taser stun guns.
- Custody: Williams was subsequently placed in handcuffs by the officers.
- Declaration of Death: Approximately one hour after being handcuffed, Darryl "Tyree" Williams was pronounced dead while still in police custody.
