Jamail Amron Civil Rights Violations in Houston.
Jamail Amron called 911 seeking help. Instead, he was handcuffed, injected with a mysterious substance, and fatally suffocated — a police officer’s boot pressed against his face. Witnesses watched in horror. No one has been held accountable.
In the early hours of September 30, 2010, 25-year-old Jamail Amron arrived at a Burger King in Houston, frightened and hyperventilating after ingesting a small amount of cocaine. He begged the staff for water and asked to be watched over, fearing he was in danger. The manager gave him water and stayed with him, noting that Jamal was respectful, calm, and clearly in need of medical help.
Jamail had called 911 for assistance. Instead of receiving care, he was subjected to a series of actions that ended his life.
Eyewitness Account Summary
- Jamail arrived at the Burger King around 1:00 AM, asked for water, and pleaded for someone to “watch him.”
- The Burger King manager gave him water and witnessed his calm, respectful demeanor.
- A police officer arrived aggressively, telling Jamail, “If you do anything, I’ll knock the [expletive] out of you.”
- Jamail was handcuffed without resistance, then taken to an ambulance.
- Moments later, Jamail ran from the back of the ambulance — witnesses say in fear.
- He was pinned against a patrol car by several officers.
- A paramedic administered an injection into Jamail’s arm — without verifying his medical history or vitals.
- Jamail collapsed immediately, motionless.
- Officers then stepped on Jamail’s stomach and face, with one officer pressing his boot over Jamail’s nose and mouth while he was already unconscious.
- Jamail was never revived.
“He fell like a dead man… if that were my son, I’d want someone to do something.”
— Dale, Assistant Manager, Burger King
Expert Opinion
Tim Al, expert witness with PoliceAbuse.com, reviewed the case and determined:
- The force used by officers was excessive and unjustified.
- The paramedic’s injection was medically unsound and improperly administered.
- The investigation was botched — facts were ignored, and officials failed to act.
“This young man called 911 for help. He ended up dead, face down, and handcuffed.”
In memory of Jamail Amron
Jamail Amron was a young man in crisis who sought help — not punishment, not brutality, not death. His final moments were witnessed by ordinary citizens who now speak out so this doesn’t happen again. We owe it to Jamail, his family, and countless others to demand justice and systemic reform.
