Millberry said he attempted to leave and call the police, but Gassaway to take two cellphones from him by force, according to the statement. Gassaway then “pistol-whipped” him, striking him in the head with the butt of the weapon, he told police. Others then arrived at the apartment, including children. Millberry said Gassaway struck him in the head again with the weapon while he was interacting with one of the children, according to the statement.