Lashano J. Gilbert

How they died

Less-than-lethal force

Gilbert, while in an 'altered state of mind' and 'speaking in a bizarre manner,' attempted a carjacking.Gilbert reportedly told police he was hearing voices and when he behaved in a threatening manner toward them, they used the stun gun. He was taken to a hospital and treated, then taken to a New London police station.Police say while in a holding cell Gilbert began twisting his pants as if to make a noose. He rushed police when they opened the cell to take the pants. He was tasered a second time. He was rushed to the hospital again and died.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Lashano J. Gilbert, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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