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Death in Custody Sparks Outrage | Nashville News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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- 81
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Summary
A 34-year-old man, Darius Chappell, died in custody after a brutal arrest involving a K-9 unit, with video footage showing officers holding him down while the dog bit him — he was crying out for help and begged for medical care that went unanswered. His sister and family are demanding justice, launching a GoFundMe and legal action, as a weekend rally erupted in outrage. The Clarksville officer involved is on administrative leave, and authorities are investigating — but the NAACP is calling for the FBI to intervene, insisting a federal probe is needed to ensure transparency and accountability. An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/027004cb0b6920b6