Death of Dvontaye Mitchell at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee

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Dvontaye Mitchell, a Black man, died after being detained by security guards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The circumstances of his death are under investigation.

Key Points

  • Mitchell died after a struggle with security guards outside the hotel
  • Video footage shows guards holding him on the ground
  • The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office is treating Mitchell's death as a homicide

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life
  • Questions about use of force and response to mental health emergencies