Share this @internewscast.com

A Detroit police officer has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 71-year-old man who died weeks after the cop allegedly punched him and he fell and hit his head on the pavement, prosecutors announced. 

The officer, Juwan Marquise-Alexander Brown, 29, faces 15 years in prison, if convicted, in the death of Daryl Vance, the Wayne County Prosecutor Office announced Tuesday.

The incident occurred Sept. 1 in front of a bowling alley in the 4100 block of Woodward Avenue in Detroit after officers were dispatched on a call about Vance’s “disorderly” behavior, prosecutors said in a news release.

Brown allegedly got into a “verbal confrontation” with Vance and punched him in the face, causing Vance to fall and hit his head on the pavement, officials said.

Vance was transported to a hospital, where he remained until he was pronounced dead on Sept. 21, about three weeks later. 

An autopsy determined he died of blunt force trauma to his head from the punch, prosecutors said. 

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said evidence in the case “shows that the officer allegedly was the aggressor.”

“His actions went criminally beyond what was necessary in this situation. This behavior cannot be tolerated from our law enforcement,” she added.

Brown will be arraigned Wednesday. 

The Detroit Police Department told NBC affiliate WDIV of Detroit that Brown was terminated as a result of his actions on Sept. 1.

“However, Mr. Brown is exercising his contractual right to appeal the termination decision. During the pendency of an appeal, if sought, Mr. Brown will remain off DPD payroll and will not possess any law enforcement authority,” the department said.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Seven Chinese nationals charged in multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking operation

Seven Individuals from China Accused in Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Trafficking Scheme

Seven individuals from China residing in Massachusetts have been accused of being…
Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Supreme Court paves the way for Trump’s efforts to reduce the number of federal employees.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green light to President Donald…
Photo of Justin Mohn.

Heartbroken Mother Describes Discovering Husband’s Body After Son, a Former Microsoft Worker, Shares Beheading Video on YouTube

THE mom of the man accused of killing and beheading his dad…
‘Below Deck’ Star Damo Yörg Gushes Over Steamy Kiss With Fraser Olender: “He’s An Absolute Babe”

‘Below Deck’ Star Damo Yörg Excitedly Talks About Passionate Kiss With Fraser Olender: “He’s Such a Heartthrob”

Damo Yörg has had “a lot of dudes” in his DMs ever…
House swept away as flash flooding hits mountain village in New Mexico

Flash Floods in New Mexico Mountain Village Cause House to Be Swept Away

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — People found themselves trapped in their homes…
2 men arrested in connection to deadly Macclenny double shooting

Two Arrested in Macclenny Double Shooting Case

Authorities have charged two men in the fatal shooting of Devin “DJ”…
A blurred image of a person standing near the back of a car.

Tragic Incident: German Shepherd Dies After Being Dragged by Car, Owners Face Vigilante Justice

THIS is the harrowing moment a German Shepherd is dragged to its…
Texas RV park owner banged on doors as water rose, family was swept away

Texas RV Park Owner Warned Residents as Rising Waters Swept Away a Family

The owner of a Texas Hill Country RV park and restaurant is…
Giants' Patrick Bailey makes history with game-ending, inside-the-park home run

Giants’ Patrick Bailey Sets Record with Walk-Off Inside-the-Park Home Run

SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday evening, Patrick Bailey etched his name into…
Jacksonville drug bust seizes fentanyl for 600,000 doses

Jacksonville Authorities Confiscate Enough Fentanyl for 600,000 Dosages

Jacksonville authorities dismantled a drug house near Downtown, seizing enough fentanyl to…
GOP faces 'big, beautiful' blowback risk on ObamaCare subsidy cuts

The GOP Risks Major Backlash Over Obamacare Subsidy Reductions

Medicaid cuts have largely dominated the focus of those disparaging the Republican’s…
A Volotea airplane on a tarmac surrounded by emergency vehicles.

Chaos at Milan Airport: Trespasser Gets Pulled into Jet Engine Moments After Crashing Car and Evading Security

THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly…