`` This crowd was composed of good , well-meaning people who understood that peace was the only option and were adamant that things remain calm over Eric 's death . Two EMTs , two paramedics suspended without pay , medical center official says . Officer arresting Garner grabbed him in a chokehold ; Garner died en route to hospital . Comment: Police group says NYPD reaction denies officer benefit of the doubt .
Two EMTs , two paramedics suspended without pay , medical center official says . Officer arresting Garner grabbed him in a chokehold ; Garner died en route to hospital . Comment: Police group says NYPD reaction denies officer benefit of the doubt .