Darius Chappell
Coverage of Darius Chappell in the Nexus archive.
- Family of Darius Chappell demands more transparency after death following K-9 attack
Darius Chappell was arrested in Clarksville after being attacked by a police K-9, resulting in his death while in jail. Nearly six weeks following the incident, his family protested, demanding greater transparency regarding the events.
- What Clarksville Police policy says about K-9 deployments after viral arrest incident
Clarksville Police Department records reveal details about K-9 deployment policies following a recent arrest incident. State and local investigators are reviewing the arrest of Darius Chappell.
- Clarksville officer identified in K-9 attack that preceded jail death
Clarksville police officer Steven Deering used a K-9 to bite Darius Chappell during an arrest, leading to Chappell's death five days later in Montgomery County Jail. Deering was placed on unpaid administrative leave as investigations into the incident and potential policy violations continued.
- Darius Chappell death opens questions into Clarksville PD protocol
A Clarksville police K-9 bit a suspect, who later died at Montgomery County Jail, raising questions about the department's protocol. The incident and subsequent death have prompted scrutiny of police procedures.
- Calls for transparency grow after Clarksville man dies in custody following police dog bite
Darius Chappell died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after a police encounter involving a taser, hair pulling, and a police dog bite. Authorities stated he received routine medical care, but the official cause of death remains unreleased. Investigations by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are ongoing, with calls for transparency from community leaders.
- Court documents reveal more details in Clarksville arrest of man bitten by police K-9 who later died while in custody. Here’s what we know
Darius Chappell was arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee, after fleeing deputies and resisting arrest, leading to a K-9 bite during his detention. He was booked into Montgomery County Jail and later found unresponsive in his cell, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
- Investigations underway in death of man in Montgomery County jail
Darius Chappell, a 34-year-old man, died in custody at Montgomery County Jail after being arrested by deputies and a Clarksville police officer with a K-9 dog. A bystander video shows officers restraining him as the dog bit him, and his family claims he was denied medical attention. The NAACP and residents are demanding a federal investigation, while local authorities and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are examining the use of force and his death.
- Tennessee NAACP calling for justice following man’s death days after being bitten by Clarksville police dog
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Darius Chappell, a 44-year-old man who died four days after being bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during an arrest. The Tennessee NAACP criticized the use of force and treatment during the arrest and in custody, calling for community action to demand justice.
- Clarksville NAACP calls for answers after arrest video, death of Darius Chappell in custody
Darius Chappell was arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies and later died in custody at Vanderbilt's Clarksville location. A video of his arrest involving a Clarksville Police K-9 sparked public concern over use of force, prompting investigations by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the police department's internal review. The Clarksville Montgomery County NAACP is seeking transparency on the cause of death and accountability.
- Man dies in custody days after being bitten by police K-9 in Montgomery County. Here’s what officials are saying
Darius Chappell, 34, died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now overseeing the case following a preliminary inquiry by the sheriff’s office, which also placed a CPD officer on administrative leave.
- Man arrested in Tenn. K-9 use-of-force incident dies in custody, TBI investigating
Darius Chappell died in custody after being arrested during a June 29 police encounter in Clarksville, Tennessee, where a K-9 was used. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is overseeing the case, and the involved officer is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
- The man bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest has died, family says. Here’s what we know about the use-of-force investigation
Darius Chappell died after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest, prompting an internal investigation and placing the involved officer on administrative leave. The incident occurred in front of a coffee shop, with video showing the K-9 biting Chappell for nearly a minute as officers restrained him.