Dallas — A Peruvian man living in North Texas died Friday, two weeks after police used pepper spray on him when he reportedly resisted arrest.
Edgar Vera, 45, had been on life support in a hospital, said family attorney Steve Salazar. The attorney said he would decide after seeing the autopsy results whether to recommend a lawsuit.
The two officers involved are on paid administrative leave, and the Allen Police Department, the FBI and the Texas Rangers are investigating, said Capt. Robert Flores.
Vera, a father of two, had been living and working in Arlington, about 15 miles west of Dallas. His relatives say he was legally in the country.
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