Surveillance footage and cell phone videos released show Francis Gigliotti before his struggle with Haverhill police. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker expressed condolences to Gigliotti's family and emphasized his commitment to sharing information. Gigliotti died on July 11 after becoming unresponsive while being restrained by police. Reports indicate he was acting erratically and had allegedly consumed drugs prior to the incident. Seven police officers are on paid administrative leave as the investigation continues.
Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker held a press conference Monday, where he offered condolences to Gigliotti's friends and family and presented videos of Gigliotti before the incident.
Seven Haverhill police officers are now on paid administrative leave in connection with the incident.
Gigliotti, 43, died July 11 after he became unresponsive as more than a half dozen police officers held him on the ground outside a local restaurant, according to officials and video accounts.
Previously, police said officers responded to White Street to reports of a man acting erratically, weaving in and out of traffic and nearly being struck by vehicles.
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