The family reacts to the decision to charge two Canton officers involved in the death of Frank Tyson

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) – The family was “relieved” by the decision to charge the two Canton police officers involved in his death in April of this year, according to a statement from the attorney representing Frank Tyson's family.

Stark County Prosecutor Kyle L. Stone will consider the grand jury's decision on Saturday.

DiCello Levitt, who represents Tyson's family, will speak after Stone.

According to the Stark County Jail website, officers Beau Schoenegge and Camden Burch have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Schoenegge and Burch were booked into the Stark County Jail on Friday.

In a press release, Tyson's family's attorney shared his reaction to the decision to charge Schoenegge and Burch.

Follow the press conference live here from 12 p.m.

Tyson, 53, died in police custody on April 18 after fleeing a traffic accident in Canton.

Tyson encountered a nearby AMVETS club in the 1700 block of Sherrick Road SE.

At the club, Tyson had to fight with the police.

After he was taken to the ground and handcuffed while lying on his stomach, Tyson told officers he couldn't breathe.

A cantonal police officer had his knee on his back at the time.

Tyson was taken to a local hospital, where he died, still in handcuffs.

The Stark County Coroner's Office classified Tyson's death as a homicide, with causes including acute cocaine and alcohol intoxication and cardiopulmonary arrest.

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