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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 9, 2026

The NAACP and Clarksville residents are calling for a federal investigation into the death of Darius Chappell, who died July 3. A bystander video from June 29 shows a Clarksville police K-9 restraining and biting Chappell as he was arrested by Montgomery County deputies. According to WPLN, Chappell's family says he needed medical attention while jailed and that calls to the facility went unanswered before he was found unresponsive in his cell. At a July 4 rally, Tennessee NAACP President Gloria Sweet-Love said the community is seeking FBI involvement. Both the Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff's Office issued statements pledging internal reviews. The sheriff's office says Chappell was medically evaluated and cleared before booking and received ongoing care in custody. An autopsy is pending, and Chappell's family is consulting legal counsel. The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle also reports on developments.