Chavis Carter's family hires The Cochran Firm out of Memphis

11:54 AM, Aug 17, 2012   |    comments
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JONESBORO, Ark. (KTHV) -- The family of a man, who died while in the back of a Jonesboro patrol car, has hired an attorney.

The family of 21-year-old Chavis Carter, has hired the The Cochran Firm out of Memphis.

Last month, during a stop, Carter, was handcuffed and searched twice and put in the back of a patrol car.

Jonesboro police chief Michael Yates says it appears Carter, had a concealed gun and shot himself in the head.

But the family and other supporters have always doubted that theory.

Earlier this week, the department released a video, detailing how that scenario could have occurred, however, they're still looking into the incident.