Anthony Baez

Anthony Baez

Anthony Ramon Baez (1965 – 1994) was a 29-year old security guard who died on December 22, 1994. His death occurred early in the morning on Cameron Place in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx, New York. The fatal encounter began when the man, Anthony Baez, and his brothers hit a police car more than once with their football late at night around 1:30 am. Officer Francis Livoti ordered them to go home. After some discussion among themselves, the Baez brothers decided to continue their game, playing in the opposite direction. The situation escalated when Baez's brother David defied the officer's direct orders to leave. Officer Francis Livoti arrested David Baez first for disorderly conduct after the Baez’s failed to comply with a police officer’s direct orders. He then attempted to arrest Anthony Baez, who had protested his brother's arrest by crossing his arms in front of his chest. A scuffle ensued, while other officers arrived on scene.