In bodycam footage from July 15, the 28-year-old mother is seen handcuffed while falling from a moving patrol car. After being found face down and unresponsive by the officers, Grier was taken to a hospital where she died six days later.

The video was released by GBI after an investigation revealed that law enforcement officers had failed to close the door on Grier’s side.

In the video, Grier can be heard screaming as the cops drag her to the car, right before her arrest. She says:

Trigger warning: The video contains graphic content. Viewers discretion is advised.

An open investigation is ongoing regarding Brianna Grier’s unnecessary death while in police custody.

Brianna Grier’s death raises questions amidst a rise in police brutality cases

Police responsible for Brianna Grier’s untimely death have said that she accidentally fell from a police car and sustained injuries. In the video posted by GBI, however, she is seen in handcuffs.

Attorney Ben Crump, a representative of Grier’s family, pointed out that it is impossible to open the door of a police vehicle while handcuffed.

He told The Post:

Grier, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, was having an episode when her family called law enforcement officers for help. There have been questions as to why the police were called during a mental health crisis. However, the bigger question is why, according to the GBI, the door beside Grier was not locked.

Allegedly, the officer did not put her seatbelt on either.

In a statement, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said:

Brianna Grier’s parents have said that in earlier instances, the police would be called along with the ambulance services. This time, however, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office arrived without an ambulance and took their daughter into custody for allegedly resisting arrest.

Her father, Marvin Grier, said:

Brianna Grier is the latest victim of a surge in cases of police brutality. Earlier this month, 15-year-old Brett Rosenau died in a SWAT raid due to smoke inhalation. It was reported that he was not the intended target of the police standoff.

In an attempt to apprehend a criminal charged with violating probation on charges of armed carjacking and vehicle theft, the SWAT team caused a fire which cost the teenager his life.

Several protests have taken place against the careless actions of law enforcement officials.

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