Lawsuit: Evansville Police Caused Pennsylvania Man's Death

Pittsburgh PA

04 September, 2021

12:53 PM

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CBS Pittsburgh September 4, 2021 The family of a Pennsylvania man who died in Evansville, Indiana, police custody in 2019 after struggling with officers is suing the city and three officers, alleging they caused his death by using excessive force. The federal lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of the family and estate of Edward Snukis of St. Clair. The Evansville Courier & Press reports the suit says three Evansville officers used "excessive and deadly force" on Snukis, ultimately causing the 55-year-old man's death in September 2019. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.