Video released of police response in NW Indiana that ended with the death of a 26-year-old man

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — There's new information about a controversial police response in northwest Indiana that ended with the death of a 26-year-old man.

Sheriff's deputies in Jasper County have released body-worn camera video of the night officers were called to the home of Rhyker Earl – as he was having a mental health crisis.

Investigators say 26-year-old Earl, who was epileptic, was having a seizure at his home in DeMotte on Sept. 8.

Police say paramedics asked for help from deputies from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, after Earl became agitated and physically resistant.

The sheriff's office released multiple body cam videos of the incident, which showed the struggle between deputies and Earl.

The body camera footage can be viewed here. Warning: The video contains graphic violence and language.

Earl was eventually taken to a hospital, where he later died.

An attorney for Earl's family accuses police of causing his death by using excessive force, including multiple deputies holding him face down.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office claims deputies restrained Earl to prevent him from harming himself or others.

The video was released with permission from Indiana State Police, who are investigating Earl's death.

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