D'Vontaye Mitchell Died After Hotel Restraint
D'Vontaye Mitchell Died After Hotel Restraint
D'Vontaye Mitchell Died After Hotel Restraint
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D'Vontaye Mitchell, a 43-year-old man, died on June 30 after being restrained face down by hotel security guards outside the Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, with an autopsy report ruling his death as homicide due to 'restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine.' The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's report highlighted that Mitchell had been combative and had illicit drug paraphernalia on him when he was restrained. His death has sparked community outrage and protests, with calls for charges against the involved security personnel. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is currently reviewing the case for potential criminal charges, following referrals of felony murder charges from the police. The incident has drawn comparisons to the death of George Floyd, raising concerns over the treatment of Black individuals by security and law enforcement. The hotel operator, Aimbridge Hospitality, has since terminated the employees involved and is calling for criminal accountability.

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