The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against the Warren Police Department, claiming officers violated the rights of a Detroit resident with mental illness during a 2022 arrest.

Christopher Gibson, 26, was arrested in Warren on Dec. 13, 2022, after a gas station employee called police concerned about his behavior.

"I actually feel lucky to be alive after what they did to me," Christopher said.

The lawsuit alleges Warren police officers used excessive force and failed to provide proper mental health resources after arresting Christopher.

Body camera footage obtained by the ACLU through the Freedom of Information Act shows officers using a Taser on Christopher during the encounter.

"My son Christopher, who is now 26, was diagnosed with mental illness

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