The Dona Ana County district attorney's office is asking for help in the investigation of a holding cell incident that left a Las Cruces man hospitalized.
The district attorney's office announced Monday that it's seeking the help of New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas. The office has also requested that state police conduct an independent investigation.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that local police are also investigating.
A federal lawsuit filed last week accuses two Las Cruces officers of brutality against Ross Flynn, who was being booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a police officer and resisting or obstructing a police officer.
Attorneys claim Flynn was injured during a tussle with the officers inside a holding cell at the police station.
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Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News.
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