Veteran's Eviction Nightmare Turns DEADLY in Minnesota

[@MidwestCrime]

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[@SharkyJ40]

At the end, his family says they think things could have been handled differently but in the same sentence goes on to say nobody could do anything to help him. Not sure how else she expected that to go down. People are so naive.

[@xmateinc]

Yea that cop being inside in there gave those cops no choice but to force entry.

[@johnathonsnape-mclean3457]

I was just about to type your comment!

[@marialanagoldsworthy8670]

I agree 100%, he came at officers with a knife. The fact that he was paranoid with deep seated mental health issues was worse because he didn’t know what he was doing or that it was not necessary. So no, the officers could not handle that differently. He was basically hunting the officers in the house.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Yeah the officers had no choice, they almost had to use guns on him as it was.

[@Icarus_II]

His family could have tried to get him committed. But they left it to the cops to handle it. They should be ashamed.

[@98hkg63]

Looking at the situation, the LEOs were not intending for the poor guy to hit his head when he got tazed, there was alot of restraint exercised by not using lethal in the first place.

[@imperialpresence1173]

why are police collecting rent?

[@Virtzus]

​@@imperialpresence1173 What the fuck are you talking about?

[@BrieCracker]

​@@imperialpresence1173 They're not.. they're evicting because a landlord can't physically remove someone.

[@98hkg63]

@@imperialpresence1173 it must be your 1st BWC viewing ain't it

[@yakikadafi745]

@@98hkg63 hes just being a funny guy pipe down killa

[@SpaceMissile]

Just sad all around. Dude was struggling. Shame it had to end like this.

[@ramrod132]

It's also important to keep in mind with all of these videos- you're seeing people making bad decisions on what may have been the worst day of their lives. There is more to everyone than what you see in a few minute clip.

[@Alknight7]

At 11 pm? Have some respect.

[@wavyremix]

It didn't have to.

[@SKYREAPER30]

I say after age 45 they shouldn’t evicted people and should understand hard times, especially for vets. He’s probably in shock too before because of how much inflation has changed for fucking rent. Who has $1500 on them now these days besides sex workers and people who work legal jobs like retail or in factories just don’t make enough. They say you need to budget your finances and I’m like well how the hell am I supposed to spend time for myself like going on vacation or buy gifts for Xmas I’m just paying for a roof over my head I barely get to enjoy relaxation in and a vehicle. In end I can’t even save anything even with 2 jobs because all of it is going towards rent and more rent not to mention utilities. Might as well give them my soul too as currency.

[@dsmonington]

being a veteran is no excuse for being a deadbeat

[@Silly-Goose.]

This is something people need to deeply consider when growing old. Stay connected to friends and community if not family. It becomes so much harder in life when your body is aging.

[@xmateinc]

Especially in a society that values money above all else.

[@Mobus_]

I have thought about it and I don't want to continue if I can't wipe my own butt.

[@spurbronc9449]

What are you talking about? He was connected to family and they had plans for him on Monday.

[@ann2155]

I don’t believe it’s the choice of the senior to not be connected. The younger people just get too busy with their own lives. Furthermore, they needed him out. They sure did get him out didn’t they? He was a 72-year-old man what did they have to be afraid of? Just my opinion.

[@colleenpeck6347]

​@@ann2155 I agree as an experienced nurse.

[@gyromurphy]

No one who serves their country should ever have to worry about a home to reside in. Not excusing his actions, but, Veterans should be taken care of

[@hrdley911]

Totally agree. Our Vets are not being put up in luxury hotels, given 3 squares a day, plus EBT cards.

[@Madocthevindicator]

Who should pay the 1500.00? The taxpayers? Serving doesn't equate free rent.

[@spoileddiva]

Do you have any idea how many so called veterans are out here damn terrorizing people? Some of them are absolute predators & total agents of damn CHAOS 😵‍💫

[@SSR-Khaleesi]

For make believe wars, and crimes against humanity no thanks

[@JoeyClark-v7q]

Yeah and they gave all those illegals free money and stay

[@ekaterinaiponema8383]

A Veteran in need gone, over $1500. Not blaming the officers but lots of people let him down. My uncle moved his vet uncle (US Army Captain in Vietnam) a few states over to be close to him and family and put him in a care facility for dementia. Applied to VA for the housing benefit. They gave him the runaround, didn't get it (even with certified mail tracking), stalling, etc. After a year the uncle passed and the VA said, well, he's deceased. Case closed. So almost $100k out of his pocket to take care of a Vet that the VA couldnt care less about.

[@ChristineBlack-so7og]

Social security disability does the same thing. It's disgusting. When my mom had cancer we realized they try to make you wait giving you the run around until you're dead.

[@pmccoy8924]

They used to have the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers after WWI. Sad they likely got rid of them because of money. Any vet collecting SS that discharged honorably should have a stipend for housing. Disgraceful.

[@WholeSomeHomie]

No, that vet is gone due to his own actions by picking up a weapon

[@unitalavanta1772]

@@WholeSomeHomie You are ignorant and missing the whole point of their statement. No ones blaming the cops for what they did nor defending the veterans actions, but simply discussing what lead him to this point. Stop using your 11 year old brain and try to think critically for once.

[@WholeSomeHomie]

@@unitalavanta1772 No you're the one missing the point. the veteran is not gone over $1500

[@tatianaflores1926]

May he rest in eternal love and Thank you Sir for your service. They had no choice as sad as the situation was. ❤

[@ClayK-CW4]

Even with 15yrs active and current army reservist gotta say. The way veterans are treated in the US is shameful.

[@vernonthompson3060]

No kidding you should have seen the recruiter & ROTC cadet who folded my dad's flag at his funeral.

[@everydayisabadday]

Ummm...nonsense. Stop lying, the United States does far more for its veterans than any other country. I'm a veteran, why am I not dissatisfied with the service I've received over the years?

[@Kalleri13]

So what do you expect really? Just because you are a veteran does not give you a free card to break the law, being a drunk or being an ass to other people. It seems like this man did all of that. I am a veteran myself.

[@DD-pt9qw]

I agree with you.Also thank you for your service.🙏🇺🇸

[@georgekelly5338]

He was treated just like anybody else who doesn't pay rent. Being a veteran doesn't give you a free pass to do what you want.

[@oliviasoul1]

Homelessness is on the rise. Truly sorry for this guy. Thank you for your service

[@ptw2408]

We all see how this Vietnam Veteran was “thanked” for his service in his time of need.

[@gordocarbo]

Disgusts me! 75....no where to go, nor the funds Im sure to do it. He had nothing to lose....all those yrs working serving raising families only to be taken down like an animal. Fk me! Im pro l.e. but this was totally overkill, officer made a bad choice .

[@huntersam4028]

Thank you MidwestCrime for including the segment about his service and dedication to others, that brings honor to his memory. It's sad to see where veterans fall through the holes in the system and the unfortunate realities of aging.

[@Qario6279]

you are loved by your family until you need their help

[@dvdrwsor]

You have no ideea how right you are...

[@Jeff-NORCAL]

That has been my experience

[@musicmamma]

Exactly!!

[@hihihihihello]

Most emo thing I've ever heard, gj

[@catharperfect7036]

My family help me heaps.

[@burpburp407]

Poor guy, but he sadly did not give the officers another choice. He was actively coming at them with a knife, which normally warrants lethal force, but the officers opted for non-lethal. It is very unfortunate that this caused him to fall and hit his head causing a brain injury, but the police did everything they could to deescalate the situation.

[@Beorninki]

Just bullshit. There was many options de-escalate situation but those poor-educated cops can not solve situation. They started very aggressive way, IT'S TIME TO GO! Where this poor guy can go? They do not offer any option. That is the WORST way to start handle very hard situation. One officer who was in the apartment was safe, other officers should speak to poor old guy out of situation and try to de-escalate. Talking-jutsu is usually best option, most of people want to solve situation without violence if police give them some time to ponder things through. Because of their miserable education they do not see another solutions than using some kind of gun, taser or projectile weapons.

[@r.r911]

​@Beorninki Nope, cops are not therapists. Not their job to talk someone out a situation...their job is to proceed with caution. Unfortunately, the man did not want to follow rules and you can't take the chance with an unhindged hit head.

[@Beorninki]

@ Hah. If cop can not de-escalate and keep citizen as safe as possible cop is just unprofessional. He/she have no proper education if his/her only tool is taser or gun or using force. Poor citizens of USA. No wonder there is so much police brutality and violence of constitute.

@@Beorninki 🤡

[@repairdroid77]

​@@Beorninki Someone comes at you with a knife, what would you do? Let them stab you to death? Get "educated " yourself. Until you've walked a patrol and faced violent people you have zero right to judge those who have.

[@thorild69]

I heard that agonal breathing and knew he was probably not going to make it. RIP, sir.

[@DD-pt9qw]

That’s the same thing I said when I heard him.😢

[@BxIowaIrelandSwAg]

The "death rattle". It's truly horrifying.

[@AreaCode757]

that was NOT agonal OR the “rattles”…….rattles are wet….agonal is slow gasps at a rate of like 1 every 10 seconds…..that was just snoring from not being able to protect his airway while unconscious…. 25 years as a medic

[@stevenmoore3480]

@@AreaCode757 If you have any real knowledge of anything, this is a painful place of furiously masturbate-typing zombies.

[@criminallyautistic8372]

​@@AreaCode757Either way that was sign meaning he was fading fast. RIP

[@FreshStart4aNewDay]

Thank you for the kind words at the end of this video offering a new perspective it was very poignant

[@TheRealLemongrab]

For those wondering why he’s “snoring” it’s his body basically shutting down

[@eserieb8014]

I thought he knocked him out

[@chiefrcker]

Yeah, it is what is called agonal breathing

[@stevenmoore3480]

@@chiefrcker it is not agonal breathing internet twonk (it is too frequent)

[@DakotaDeLarm]

@@chiefrckernot agonal, snoring. Basically his tongue flopped back and was obstructing airflow

[@chiefrcker]

@@DakotaDeLarm Yeah, sure, ok

[@710combatvet4]

As a disabled veteran this is a sad situation for the Veterans family and the Officers.

[@shadesbear2143]

That’s very sad, God bless you Michael, rest in peace

[@splavin90]

when someone falls down like that snoring, its brain damage

[@Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

That and if there hands start doing the dead spider leg thing. I've seen maybe 4 old people die from falls in my life just out and about and honestly it's creepy. It's like the human version of a car engine seizing and all you can do is sit there and watch.

[@ImTheCrew]

Where have you been to see 4 people die from falling??

[@tmoney0212]

​@@ImTheCrew probably nursing home

[@WX-78]

@@Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Gosh, I know exactly what you're talking about and "dead spider leg thing" is such a horrifying way to put it. Well done.

[@JoshuaTrinityWolf-dc4up]

I have 25 years of working in a violent facility with serious injuries as a result. I also have a relative with severe Bipolar. The Police used a high standard of care to perform their duties. Once the weapon was introduced then the situation became dangerous and a fall resulted. The officers should not feel any burden of responsibility for what happened.

[@StephenDoty84]

"The police should not be burdened by what has been." -Kamala The old fart made his own bed when he pulled the knife on the cops and advanced on them; lucky he was only tased.

[@XxXShevampXxX]

What kinda facility did you work at? Just outta curiosity

[@dantenegron6072]

It's really sad. Cops did nothing wrong but may this Veteran finally rest in peace

[@GaryMiller-z6t]

they did, and so did you

[@Virtzus]

@@GaryMiller-z6t Take your meds.

[@ShadowHunter31]

@@GaryMiller-z6t Boohoo. We got a Karen.

[@spoon752]

​@@GaryMiller-z6t??? Make it make sense

[@Honorato_M]

​@@GaryMiller-z6tAnd why didn't you save him? How many have you saved today?

[@jaynawilliams8923]

God, I hate to see this. I loved my late husband who was a Vietnam War Veteran. We were together for 22 years and a few months ago he took his life. Those poor guys don't get the help they need. The stigma and legal harrassment they fear they will receive if they go for mental help is just sad. And this is sad. Poor old guy. 😮‍💨With all of his pitiful belongings, probably memories of a happier time when he was married. Where is his family? I would have GIVEN him $1500.00 and helped him get his benefits. This just breaks my heart. These Vietnam War Veterans were a breed apart. Wild, crazy guys who loved their country and gave it all in that jungle. He's going to lose everything and be out on the streets. And so, this is his ticket out. God, almighty.

[@Biscuit7102]

I’m sorry the US failed you and your dear husband. Take care of yourself.

[@sango_wilko851]

Unfortunately, the family can only do so much to help someone who doesn't want to be helped without physically forcing their hand, which is what they tried to do here. It doesn't always work out.

[@sunnyd4125]

The VA is overwhelmed on housing for elderly, disabled and medical treatment.

[@debbiew.7716]

I am so sorry for the passing of your husband. I can't imagine how you are feeling. I hope you have the support of family and friends, maybe a church group. Our Vets are treasures that we do not always treat as such.

[@jaynawilliams8923]

@@debbiew.7716 I've outlived my family and firends. God has blessed me with good health and a long life.

[@SlickArmor]

He had plenty of income to cover his rent. Someone in the family dropped the ball.

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

I thought that was weird too...let's assume he was having some dementia related issues due to age...his ability to due financial stuff was probably non-existent (memory issues, etc.)...I would assume he had a disability rating or retirement that would easily cover all that...which the court should have taken notice of. It's obvious the extended family wasn't keeping up with him much to have let it get that far as well.

[@tooldaniellateralus9298]

Handled differently... Maybe pay his rent....your his kid....not blame officers.

[@YahsLoveisEnough]

His lease was not renewed, he refused to leave or didn't understand he had to move out. He was unwell mentally and needed help.

[@lesigh1749]

@@ErinRSU Spoken like a millennial.

[@barbarajeffries]

It was his niece.

[@123sleepygamer]

@@lesigh1749 You must be a boomer then. "Pull up yer bootstraps" type of person? Yeah that ain't the world we live in anymore buddy sorry.

[@rmac3217]

​@@123sleepygamerYou are dreaming if you think normal parents are going to cop that attitude. Maybe if you are a spoiled rich kid, or from some wokey community drug house situation.

[@dougiefresh42069]

crazy that this was never in any local news sources! our veterans deserve so much better..... especially hose who served during wartime

[@kathleenz.7740]

This is just so very sad. We do not take care of our Veterans. Not blaming the officers.

[@Jebbie1976]

Thank you for your service, sir. 🇺🇸

[@jdjackson7317]

It is sad that a person who served out country wasn’t being cared for by our V.A. System but with that said these officers did everything in their power to prevent death or injury to everyone…..Michael chose to grab a knife knowing that uniformed police officers were there. Right mind or not Micheal made a choice that day and forced the hands of the officers on scene. My heart goes out to the family.

[@r.r911]

One has to take the 1st step to reach out to the VA in order to receive help. I've seen homeless Vets on the street that I've offered to help them reach VA and they refused. Closed mouth don't get fed!

[@stevenmoore3480]

You have no idea what went on, but typically have an opinion on everything do s t f u

[@scallopohare9431]

@@r.r911VA made me worse. Treated me like a criminal just for applying for benefits. Maybe you are okay with them, but that tells me you have some connection that gets you preferrential tx.

[@Vanderhoekx]

Start taking care of veterans, the fact this man served his country and was about to be without a place to live is horrible.

[@nicolasleroux5302]

He did not serve his nation. He was not a fireman or a doctor or a priest. He was a mercenary. He killed Vietnamese people- people who were not a threat to the American people. US soldiers are not honorable defenders of liberty- they are mercenaries. They kill for money. We the people have no obligation to help such people.

[@scottkrafft6830]

How DARE you suggest that Ukraine doesn't need $50 billion in aid...

[@Vanderhoekx]

@@scottkrafft6830 I know right? Totally selfish behaviour displayed on my part 😂

[@everydayisabadday]

Actually, it means that he had no plan for his future.

[@dudebro91-fn7rz]

​@@scottkrafft6830 don't forget israel

[@EvanMonroe]

As soon as I heard the sound of his respirations after he hit the ground, I got the feeling this story didn't have a happy ending. Awful for everyone involved. That man needed help. In all the time leading to the cops cutting his door off its hinges, apparently nobody could help him financially, try to talk some sense into him, or get him into some kind assisted living center. You deserved better than this Michael. You dedicated your life to protecting people. Someone should have been there to protect you when it counted the most.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

Yeah it could have been handled a different way. As his relative, you could have had him placed in a place to get the metal help he seemed to need.

[@thefinal9923]

Bro that typo is actually hilarious, please don't edit it.

[@sango_wilko851]

That's literally what they tried to do. There's only so much you can do to help someone who doesn't want to be helped.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

@@ThirdEye710 I was replying to the mans family comment in the video. They claim it could have ended differently.

[@jbowesthetaxpayersmoneyforhiss]

​@sango_wilko851 errrrrr......there is no where to put him. He would have literally been thrown out on the street. Stop pretending that he had somewhere to go.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

@@jbowesthetaxpayersmoneyforhiss He had a place. All he had to do was pay his rent.

[@horbie5039]

Imagine being 75 years old, mentally ill and getting thrown into the streets after giving more to your country than 99% of us. We’re not as great a country or a people as we pretend to be.

[@aricv1295]

If this was an illegal immigrant they would be giving him a loaded EBT card and forget about the rent due.

[@Gary-b9v]

A veteran and 75 years old where is he supposed to go? $1,500.00 is ridiculous for rent. American greed. A--holes.

[@1227Masher]

He worked for decades after his time in the army. He clearly didn’t plan for his retirement. I agree that medical help should be provided to war veterans - but he had a responsibility to prepare financially for his retirement. This is not the cops or the governments fault. This same situation is going to plague millions in the next decade as most people have not been saving for retirement.

[@paleocat6354]

​@@1227Masherwith the world we live in ita practically impossible to save for retirement now.

[@SamLoplearrrrrooosci]

@@1227Masher Let me guess, you work in the government?

[@1227Masher]

nope. Just someone that has lived below my means and been saving for nearly 30 years.

[@Cheesy-g9u]

They said he owed $1500 in rent....they didn't say it was for one month. They're not gonna react like this cuz you just missed a payment. He probably owes them for two or three months

[@Skatetree85]

Well yeah, of course the police cleared their own of wrong doing. 3-4 armored and armed adults run like scared children from a 75 year old man. Community's finest right there.

[@Jo-dz9iu]

This whole situation was tragic. Who was going to look after him when evicted? There was no dignity in his final conscious moments, no one to hold him and reassure him. He served his country, for goodness sakes! Just really really sad.

[@TheProdigalSon325]

He survived the jungles of Vietnam fighting for his country, and dies like this? Sad. No one in the united states (or the world for that matter) should be homeless or hungry. There's enough wealth in the world for EVERYBODY. a veteran of a foreign war should NEVER have to worry about a place to live.

[@Troutstar]

Over dollars. Life is cheap these days. 😢

[@TOOFERMAC53]

He died because he went into cardiac arrest due to the taser being deployed

[@Ed_Stuckey]

_He served three years in the Army_ He was a volunteer. Draftees had a two year commitment.

[@BullDykee]

Doesn't matter

[@sbreheny]

@@ShiftyCDN I think he is saying that this man went above and beyond his duty of service.

[@anthonyleyva]

​@@ShiftyCDN Reading comprehension not your forte, huh?

[@scallopohare9431]

How does it matter? He served. USAF, 1976-80.

[@BullDykee]

@scallopohare9431 Who cares, he broke the law and paid the price. Vets (I am one) don't deserve special treatment anymore than anyone else

[@Cricket9579]

Extremely tragic. R.I.P Michael, and thank-you for your service. 😢❤👮🏻‍♂️

[@88997799]

This shouldn’t happen to a veteran. There should be a program to help with this..

[@CarpeNoctem135]

Nope, all the money for any American who needs it was spent on putting illegals in hotels while vets rot on the street

[@Crod716]

I'm sorry but your statement is complete bullshit, veterans are not god. This shouldn't happen to anybody who's actually struggling to survive despite their status of being or not being a veteran you moron

[@colleenpeck6347]

He died, yet migrants are housed.😭

[@joeg5414]

yeah but there are "migrants" in need. Can't take care of everyone

[@NekoNebula1313]

​@@colleenpeck6347exactly that's disgusting

[@Gavinthehouse]

All veterans in the US that receive an honorable discharge deserve free housing for the rest of their life, full stop.

[@carolcohen1776]

We need to do more for our vets. They should not be homeless. Very sad.

[@DoylesDigs]

He wasn't homeless he just refused to pay his rent or sign up for any assistance programs...

[@iamsean92]

If housing was affordable this kind of thing would never happen. i was evicted a few months. Verbally argued with sheriffs. came close to giving up like this. Now living in a shelter. Awaiting my SSDI approval (may be able to work 10-15 week a still). Miserably depressed

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

To everyone screaming "Why don't they send social workers to calls like this" @1:40 there She is, and as you can see it's not as simple as "Let a social worker talk to them to calm them down".

[@Nathan-Roman]

People say that as if the cops don't already happily pass the ball to social services whenever they're able to

[@SouthSideBos74]

​@@Nathan-RomanThey don't

[@scallopohare9431]

Well, it took time to get that court order. Maybe they could have gotten someone to meet him sooner?

[@blueblueblue-i8d]

We need vet homes and mental health facilities in each county! This is ridiculous he was.scared

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I think he was read to move on, tired of fighting. He felt in familiar territory with the knife, guns, military, police, uniforms, authority, weapons, orders from his past as a soldier and now with the officers coming in his room. This wasn't frightening, it was familiar, he was back in battle again. I wonder if maybe he chose this time to face the firing squad with men in uniform he's accustomed to from his past.

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

Flashback.

[@KatRamsey007]

Dude made it out of Vietnam and died like this.....sad

[@evilborg]

Really sad on many levels.... as a vet this was so painful to watch.

[@morcheba2184]

The wife and i had a paranoid schizophrenic attack us in our own home with a screwdriver almost a year ago The wife was stabbed in her head which the scans showed a tumour that seems old and hopefully benign I was stabbed in the head and as i lay there fighting on the floor holding his wrists while he held the screwdriver and chewed lumps out of my arms I'm saying this in respect to all the police worldwide as i lay there 20 mins fighting and just about to just give up two officers came through the door tasers drawn and pepper spraying the both of us as they couldn't tell who the victim was So thank you the British police in our case but all you chaps that head towards the screams If you got this far it who attacked us was our own 30 year old son .

[@IeatpeopleSigma-d9x]

Wow I’m so sorry you and your wife endured that nightmare at the hands of your own son!. That’s just awful and I truly hope you both fully recover and that they can get him the mental help he needs. That is heartbreaking to deal with. 😢

[@pla5730]

😮😮😢. Ohhh man THIS is so sad. We need to help our veterans who fought for our freedoms . 😢

[@user-ku8pz6gz2g]

A few people should have go the money together to pay his back rent, it’s shameful

[@jam6876]

in civilized countries the elderly are taken care of unlike in usa and are not put in positions to act crazy

[@jamess9808]

Ya but USA is a 3rd world country now

[@euroyen420]

They were acting like he was a severe threat, just irate. They used excessive force and looks that two officers tazed him at the same time.

[@pppppmmmmmpppppmmmmm]

RIP Mike

[@NineteenEighty8]

Disabled veteran here. Living in a shit motel because I CANNOT AFFORD RENT ANYWERE. Had to give up my dog becase I have nowhere to bring her to. :(

[@IeatpeopleSigma-d9x]

Its vile. Especially when govt can’t seem to give enough handouts to immigrants but our own ppl are suffering unable to make ends meet. I think mass deportations need to happen and all that money saved from not supporting them anymore should go to people like you and so many other actual citizens that can’t afford the cost of housing groceries, etc. not to mention getting rid of the millions of immigrants we don’t need means housing will actually come back down to a reasonable price.

[@jonathanmarquez9717]

That heavy snoring is an indication of head trauma, poor man.

[@jamesmurphy5464]

Shame we will pay to put illegal immigrants in hotels while this veteran gets discarded.

[@donnyboy559]

sad... may he rest in peace!!!

[@jeffreybaier5312]

So he died for $1500.00.

[@williamtolon6464]

May he rest in peace.

[@cadoo5591]

Thank God the officers were cleared of any wrongdoing. My love and respect to all of them, it's gotta be one of the toughest jobs ever.

[@tessasaknit]

OMG. That's a death rattle. ICU nurse 40 years here.

[@scoon2117]

I was a caregiver overnight, that noise is haunting.

[@cnhamilton1982]

It’s such a horrible noise 😢

[@tessasaknit]

@scoon2117 yes. It really is.

[@brianm4178]

Probably the wrong place for this but what should I think if my doctors told me I had COPD and IPF, but then later told me just adult asthma, put me on all the COPD medications (3 of em) and can't confirm IPF or ILD for 2 yrs but then proceeded to hide and refuse to disclose all Lung scans for those 2 years , just to tell me 3 whole years later I have COPD and still won't answer about the lung scars? Should I believe the first doctors, the second or the third? Why would they give and take away terminal diagnosis so easily? As if it's a joke?

[@brianm4178]

And I been offered hospice twice but I can walk, only use a cane sometimes and I'm not even on oxygen therapy yet... 98% oxygen saturation still. Is it insurance fraud or something?

[@pinkysgarage4517]

I doubt any eviction notice is ever "simple". Sad.

[@bossmodl3thalpoppa484]

I honestly think he doesn’t want to live anymore i mean to pull a knife on officers? Smh

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

I agree. It seems like suicide by cop.

[@jlover911]

He had no clue what he was doing. Def mental illness and dementia . Hello!!!!!!!! wake up

[@tattooedtexasnurse]

@@jlover911 hahaha you can’t diagnose either of those just from one episode

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I get that feeling, too. I was also a veteran of Viet Nam as he was. War is what we did, it's not necessarily who we are. People make choices no matter what their life's history is. This is what he knew, knives, guns, uniforms, military, officers. This was familiar to him, he could relate and interact with uniformed police. I think he knew what he was doing.

[@maxruggiero4338]

I feel terrible for everyone involved in this situation. but that last line “if I couldn’t get him to a doctor, nobody could.” is very key

[@dam00k]

I guess the defunders didn’t get around to hiring all those social workers they were going to use to replace the police.

[@JackReacheround]

Sounds like he's been in contact with courts and the law before, how do you know that this wasn't the absolute last option? They tased him, they didn't shoot him. When all you have is a hammer, everything is treated like a nail; This looks like a police force that uses every tool first, and the hammer last. That sounds like improvement to me.

[@daviddemis3487]

A Veteran, especially a VIETNAM veteran should never be evicted and face being homeless. Truly a sad outcome.

[@youtubeis...]

why is he not on pension? especially being a veteran

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

maybe he just gave up living and stopped paying. Maybe he was read to go on to the next life.

[@AngelinoShred]

I don't think you get a pension after serving 3 years

[@sunnyd4125]

​, you don't get a pension with 6 years serving in a war .

[@YahsLoveisEnough]

At 75 he could have claimed his Social Security. If he had a service connected disability he may have had a disability check coming too.

[@fatacus42]

@@AngelinoShred depends i was military police for 5 years active duty and im at 100% pt rating because of the mp crap. i had to go to the VA and get my body and mind examined and bring up my past experiences dealing with bad cases when i was mp. i had to go through the claim process. 5 years. it took me to get all my issues diagnosed and claimed. i had to deal with domestic violence, attempted suicide, animal abuse, child neglect. drunken crazy people x10. TLDR. IT DEPENDS.

[@franka2743]

Good ole usa, evicting an old vietnam vet and capital guard, looking to throw him the street, but them payments to israel ukraine and economjc migrants are never late

[@jonathanmarquez9717]

I hope that man’s unpaid $1,500 in rent, was worth his life.

[@stevie679]

Slumlords got black mold growing in their units according to reviews on google

[@mohammadbhattibhatti7005]

Poor old man at the end everyone did him wrong where he supposed to go.

[@Capkirk]

Most of these comments are not blaming the officers. And as someone who use to be an officer and now works behind the radio ….we appreciate it. I’m sure the officer who had to tase him is blaming himself even tho he shouldn’t. He did what he had to do. 99.9% of officers who have to use ANY force which causes the person to die doesn’t want to but they know it must be done Prayers to all involved and thank you for understanding

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Live long and prosper Captain 🖖

[@Jebbie1976]

Thank you for your service, sir.

[@LIVEMETRIX187]

🐷💥🪦 live none and don’t prosper oinky

[@Capkirk]

@ lol. Thx

[@Capkirk]

@@Jebbie1976 thank you (but I’m a Ma’am… y’all be safe)

[@paleocat6354]

Our government should be ashamed. So many veterans used up and then become homeless.

[@JaveySevenMillion]

This is how you’re thanked for your service 🇺🇸

[@thisisit5150]

If he was only an illegal immigrant instead of a veteran he would have been well taken care of 🤬

[@mittiejackson3427]

Pay your bills.

[@JaveySevenMillion]

@@mittiejackson3427 thank you for reminding me

[@mittiejackson3427]

@@JaveySevenMillion your welcome, when people get out of the service you have to pay for your own bills. Pay your house payment,gas bill, electric bill, phone bill, and water bill. Pay your insurance,car payment, property tax,and income tax. Once you are out of the service the government shouldn't have to pay your bills the did that for you in the service. Nobody owes you a damn thing in life. Pay your bills.

[@mittiejackson3427]

I've tried to offer veterans work to make money and they always have a excuse. People if you were not born into money in this world you work for someone to make money to support yourself and your habits.

[@glam_goth6662]

Never should've happened. His bills were not important, he was. I watch this seeing my dad. Old, scared, confused

[@brianm4178]

7:00 technically agonal breathing isnt really breathing

[@astareus]

Thank you for providing some medical context for what was going on at the end of the video. It's terrifying that weird but steady breathing he was doing on the ground after he fell was actually indicative of the fact that the poor guy was pretty much already gone.

[@sbreheny]

anyone who is unconscious and has an airway typical of an older person can have breath sounds like this. It just indicates that he has lost muscle tone in his throat, which can happen from sleep (snoring) or from being rendered unconscious, even if that's not fatal.

[@nikkimerry7950]

Veterans should never be evicted.

[@reneehouser2925]

Oh please 🤦 both of my sons are veterans and they know they have to pay their bills and be law abiding.

[@anobar]

If you risk your life and mind to fight for your country, you should never have to pay taxes, rent or a mortgage.

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Exactly 💯

[@RideFaster]

back in the day.... warriors who defended were treated like gods.... now when not in use... they are tossed away like garbage....

[@thatguyrich9822]

Not have to pay rent or mortgage? So the landlord or previous property owner just gets the shaft?

[@Forte195]

Ancient republics and empires once gave promises of land for the soldiers family as a reward for service. Seems thats too much to ask of the richest government on Earth.

[@RideFaster]

@ yeah the government that they risked their lives for... for you and me.... they should never have to pay a fking dime for anything.... they are the ones that come back all fuked up..... show some respect..... Billions the gov gives away that they fought for.... they deserve it...

[@jmp.t28b99]

If the relatives cared so much for him, why did they not pay his rent? They could take him in or get him a cheaper apartment.

[@randykirk62]

Where were his kids if he had any..thete should of been some kinda help fir the guy..its sad..probly not enough social security..another reason the democrats got voted out

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

And a lot of them will be going directly to jail this time around, compliments of PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump.

[@powerboon2k]

The cop at the start could have tackled him before he got the knife if he wasnt a massive scare-dy cat.

[@g-man2228]

Yet we’ve let millions of people come in and that are given everything…SMH As a Veteran and retired LEO, this pisses me off….

[@chrissttiiee]

So sad .. there should be a housing fund set aside to prevent homelessness for veterans. Most of them have PTSD. Eviction & mental issues aren't a good mix. Yet, the race hustlers & Democrat policies are all about power, not the people if they can profit.

[@scoon2117]

Thanks for your service! Rest in peace... :(

[@davidw9631]

Thank you sir for your service. May you RIP!

[@JohnCena-nw5cz]

They really didn’t wanna shoot him or be violent with him the taser was sadly the only choice. After one of the worst wars in history (due to the lack of distinction of military and civilian targets especially) he prolly was messed up in the head a bit and went senile in his later years. Terrible fate and this is a tragedy not just another pos garbage bag the police had to handle. If so ,he woulda lost his career a long time ago I’m sure. Good job on the officers quick thinking and good communication they really tried to save his life and that’s the least they could do for a veteran dudes mind was prolly gone and what was left was more than less a shell of what was. So count y’all’s blessings your mom or dad could lose their mind in old age as well and a tragedy for anyone is a stones throw away

[@backagain5216]

Great post John. We are all 1 or 2 steps away from losing everything. Stay well.

[@PamalaJ-s8s]

Outstanding post

[@sunnyd4125]

Vietnam point was well said . Soldiers couldn't distinguish between civilians and the enemy in surprise attacks. Hell of a miserable ground war for those who served.

[@ArnoldOldSchool]

After the old man is tased and falls over....then they feel the need to call "all units" for back up?

[@mynameiscolb]

Yes because they immediately recognized it could turn into a homicide based on his breathing. All officers involved are now part of the homicide investigation and it needs to be handled by officers that were not at the scene.

[@robertphillips6296]

The Use of Force was Clearly Justified and Restrained!

[@mikesmechanical1102]

That breathing says it all. Thank you for your service Sir and thank you officers for keeping us safe.

Kicking a 75 year old veteran out in the middle of winter in Minnesota. F this country.

[@1w598]

I hate to say this, but he's probably better off now. His future didn't look too bright. Once the person is gone, everyone always talks about how they were "going to" help the person. But i don't believe it because they needed help "now", and where were you.

[@cocoaboucher8886]

Was it worth the 1500$ to end a veterans life?

[@LazyStory]

Yes!

[@jaybomb5022]

He should have had veterans assistance

[@tawandasue]

This is heartbreaking.

[@johnfish1194]

Thank you for your service Sir. I'm sorry that it went this direction for you and you felt this was your only recourse.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

This is very sad; however, if his family had tried to help him and he refused help, there is next to nothing that can be done.

[@RideFaster]

Michael James Yanacheak was born on May 25, 1948, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Peter and Carole (Larson) Yanacheak. He grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School in 1968. Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam. Following his service, Michael moved to St. Paul and worked as a security officer at the MN State Capital. Following his retirement in the early 2000's, he returned to Willmar. Michael enjoyed traveling, watching PGA golf on tv, being an avid MN Vikings fan and attending family get togethers. Michael was also very patriotic and loved his country. He adored all of his family and will be greatly missed.

[@JenniferMosley-d7s]

Another veteran failed by the system

[@rosalynjeffery9510]

Sad to say but you are absolutely 💯 correct.

[@JenniferMosley-d7s]

@rosalynjeffery9510 it's so very sad. My Dad was a Vietnam Vet. Thank goodness he had a halfway decent family to come home to. Then I was born just a few years later. He passed away in 2003. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

[@Cheesy-g9u]

What happened to individual accountability?