Death of D'Vontaye Mitchell at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee

SOURCE www.npr.org
D'Vontaye Mitchell, a 43-year-old Black man, died after being detained by security guards at a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee. A settlement was reached with the hotel's operator aimed at comforting Mitchell's family. Four workers accused of killing Mitchell were ordered to stand trial on murder charges.

Key Points

  • D'Vontaye Mitchell, a 43-year-old Black man, died after being detained by security guards at a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Milwaukee
  • Settlement reached with hotel's operator for Mitchell's family to hopefully comfort them
  • Four workers accused of killing Mitchell ordered to stand trial on murder charges

Pros

  • Settlement reached with hotel's operator for Mitchell's family
  • Workers accused of killing Mitchell ordered to stand trial on murder charges

Cons

  • Mitchell's death was a tragic event
  • Security guards used force against Mitchell leading to his death