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Fort Price, Texas, officers have agreed to settle a lawsuit introduced by a person who had his nostril damaged by a police officer in 2017. Police had responded to a name that somebody was being threatened by somebody with a kitchen knife. Bodycam footage reveals Jose Vasquez was standing outdoors the house when police arrived and appeared to toss one thing apart. He was standing along with his palms raised, holding a beer can in a single hand, and surrounded by law enforcement officials when Officer Justin Landon stepped ahead and punched him. Landon took a photograph of Vazquez after the punch and confirmed it to different officers. In his report, Landon stated he used an open hand strike, and likewise stated he was too shut to make use of his Taser. The police division has refused to say whether or not Landon was disciplined. Vazquez, who was charged with assault with a lethal weapon, died of COVID-19 final 12 months. The phrases of the settlement weren’t introduced.