Colorado Governor Orders Reexamination Of Elijah McClain's Death

Colorado Governor Orders Reexamination Of Elijah McClain's Death

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Elijah McClain, a Black man, died in police custody in August after being detained by three white Aurora police officers. McClain, who wore a ski mask due to anemia, was stopped following a 911 call. He resisted arrest, claiming he hadn't committed a crime. Officers used force, and paramedics sedated him with ketamine. McClain suffered a heart attack and was declared brain dead. His death, amid George Floyd's case, sparked public outrage and calls for a new investigation. Officers were initially placed on leave but later reinstated. The state's attorney general was appointed to investigate potential criminal charges.

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What was the cause of death determined in the autopsy report of Elijah McClain?

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How did the public respond to the death of Elijah McClain?

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