Man drowned in death in lake in Arizona, when the police stood nearby and allegedly ignored his requests for helpaccording to camera transcript of interaction.
Police responded to reports of a riot between the couple near the Elmore footbridge. in Tempe on May 28 when one of in people jumped into the lake, according to local News 12 station.
Sean Beakings, 34, and his partner denied that there was any physical altercation when the police arrived. just after 5 am
The officers then told the couple that they were checking their names to see if anyone had outstanding obligations. arrest guarantee when bickings climbed over four-foot fence to water and a pigeon in body camera footage obtained by News 12 shows.
“I will go for swim,” said Beakings. in video. – I can go, right?
The policemen told Beakings that he was not allowed to swim. in the lake as they stood on another side of fence.
Beakings can be seen doing some punches out from the shore like one The officer asks the others, “How far do you think he can swim?” before the end of the video.
Tempe Police did not release the entire video of incident because they said the drowning itself was too sensitive, according to News12, and instead provided a transcript of frames.
In the transcript, Beekings tells the officers that he is drowning and they tell him to swim. over to the pylon and grab of it’s to keep you afloat.
“I’m drowning,” he said.
“come back over to the pylon.” one the officer replied.
“I cant. I can’t, said Beekings.
“Okay, I don’t jump in after you,” another officer said.
“Please help to me. Please, please, please,” Beekings begged. “I can’t touch. Oh God please help to me. Help me.”
Beakings partner also pleads with officers do something help his.
“I just distraught because he’s sinking straight in front of you and you wont help,” she said.
One of officers threaten to put her in jail in his police car if she hadn’t calmed down, according to the transcript.
The woman replies that she tried to calm down but became emotional because she loved Beakings and cared deeply for him.
Least one the officer tried to get a boat to rescue Beekings, but it was too late.
Beakings went under the surface of the water and drowned.
Dont clear how between the time he entered the water and drowned, a long time had elapsed. His body was taken from the lake hours later at 11:20
Scottsdale Police and Department of public safety The incident is being investigated and the police are responding.
Three policemen who responded to outrage call and witnessed the drowning were placed on paid administrative leave until the end of the investigation, according to News12.
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