Three Phoenix police officers were suspended after using excessive force against Tyron McAlpin, a deaf Black man with cerebral palsy, in 2024. Responding to a disturbance call, the officers mistakenly confronted McAlpin, assaulting him and using a taser. Body camera footage revealed unjustified aggression, leading to a lawsuit against the city. Community representatives condemned the officers’ actions, while the police association criticized the suspensions as a response to public pressure.
