Campos

American

[kahn-poos] / ˈkɑ̃ pʊs /

noun

a city in E Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro.

Campos British

/ ˈkəːmpuʃ /

noun

a city in E Brazil, in E Rio de Janeiro state on the Paraíba River. Pop: 388 000 (2005 est)

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Nicholas Jarvis was justified in his use of force that killed Alejandro Campos Rios, 50, on March 6, 2024.

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The 18-page report released by the district attorney’s office paints a detailed picture of the circumstances leading up to Campos Rios’ death, but it does not provide a clear answer as to how a tool intended to stun and disable became a fatal instrument.

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An officer arrived at 3:06 a.m. and approached Campos Rios, who was singing and yelling and began thrashing his body and a nylon belt with a metal buckle in a “wild manner,” according to the report.

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The officer told Campos Rios to drop the belt and sit on the curb, but he refused.

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The officers repeatedly asked Campos Rios to comply with their orders.

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