The death of a Wisconsin man in Las Vegas two months ago is being ruled a homicide by the Clark County coroner’s office.
Nicholas Farah of Appleton was put into a restraint chair by four Las Vegas Police officers in March at the county jail.
The coroner’s office says Farah died of asphyxia during restraining procedures.
They also list methamphetamine intoxication and obesity as other significant conditions.
Officers say the 36-year-old was combative and resisted officers at the jail so they put him in the restraint chair with his arms behind him.
Staff could see he stopped breathing after he was strapped in the chair.
He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Police are conducting an internal investigation.
