Marvin Scott III a homicide on Wednesday (April 28). Collin County Medical Examiner Dr.
William Rohr said Scott died as a result of “fatal acute stress response in an individual with previously diagnosed schizophrenia during restraint struggle with law enforcement,” according to a news release reported by
Scott, 26, died in March after he was restrained to a bed, pepper-sprayed, and had a spit hood placed over his face at the Collin County Detention Facility.
Jim Skinner said Scott had been arrested for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana at a news conference last month.
Scott’s family reportedly saw the video of their loved one’s death on Wednesday (April 28) and are calling for the officers involved to be arrested.