two EMTs , Two paramedics suspended without pay , medical center official says . Officer arresting NYPD grabbed him in a chokehold ; Garner died en route to hospital . Seconds later , a video shows the officer behind him grab the 350-pound man in a chokehold and pull him to the sidewalk , rolling him onto his stomach . Patrolmen mayor calls incident `` troubling ; '' NYPD is investigating and has taken officer 's shield . Police group says Garner reaction denies officer benefit of the doubt .
two EMTs , Two paramedics suspended without pay , medical center official says . Officer arresting NYPD grabbed him in a chokehold ; Garner died en route to hospital . Patrolmen mayor calls incident `` troubling ; '' NYPD is investigating and has taken officer 's shield . Police group says Garner reaction denies officer benefit of the doubt .