An Horry County man was injured when police officers put him in a chokehold in an unauthorized use of force, a new lawsuit claims.
On Aug. 2, 2023, Horry County police responded to a report of criminal activity at 1780 S. Highway 701 in Loris.
Mont NeSmith, the lawsuit’s plaintiff, refused to leave the property, after which police called in backup and forced their way in, using tear gas and shooting NeSmith with rubber bullets, the lawsuit claims. They then placed him in an “unlawful” chokehold that left him with long-term injuries, according to the lawsuit…