Dontre Hamilton

How they died

Deadly force

Mentally ill Dontre Hamilton was found lying on the ground near Red Arrow park, which is across the street from Milwaukee City Hall. The first police to respond noted Hamilton was doing nothing wrong and left. A third police officer responded and attempted to pat down Hamilton. A struggle ensued, and when the officer used his baton on Hamilton, Hamilton secured the baton and hit the officer in the neck with it. The officer fired 15 times, killing Hamilton. The officer was fired from the agency.

Why we remember them

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

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