John Cameron Redus ' parents believe he is in heaven but are in pain over his loss . Police : An officer says Redus struggled with him , hit him . Police officer says Cpl . John Cameron is now on administrative leave . He is taking the incident very hard , Pruitt said . Education : Redus was on the dean 's list , was co - valedictorian at his high school .
John Cameron Redus ' parents believe he is in heaven but are in pain over his loss . Police : An officer says Redus struggled with him , hit him . Police officer says Cpl . John Cameron is now on administrative leave . Education : Redus was on the dean 's list , was co - valedictorian at his high school .