Dies of heart attack
NYPD officer Pantaleo places Garner in a choke hold and he goes into cardiac arrest. Garner is declared dead at a nearby hospital. NYPD:
Garner suffered a heart attack and died en route to the hospital.
Officer placed on modified assignment, stripped of shield
NYPD officer, Pantaleo is placed on modified assignment and stripped of his shield and gun after he is seen choking Garner. NYPD:
The chokehold tactic is prohibited by the NYPD.