Original sentence: (According to the medical examiner's definition, a homicide is a death caused by the intentional actions of another person or persons; the use of the term does not necessarily mean that a crime was committed.) Specifically, an autopsy indicated that Garner's death resulted from "[compression] of neck (choke hold), compression of chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police".After Garner told the police that he was tired of being harassed and that he was not selling cigarettes, the officers attempted to arrest Garner.The medical examiner ruled Garner's death a homicide.When Officer Pantaleo placed his hands on Garner, Garner refused to cooperate and pulled his arms away
Edited sentence: After Garner told the police that he was tired of being harassed and lied that he was not selling cigarettes, the officers attempted to arrest Garner.Specifically, an autopsy indicated that Garner's death resulted from "[compression] of neck (choke hold), compression of chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police".When Officer Pantaleo attempted to detain Garner, Garner refused to cooperate and pulled his arms away