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Scott Eriksen
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Gender
Male
Age
20 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
06/13/2005
Location
400 Carleton Avenue Central Islip NY 11722 Suffolk
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Eriksen and his brother were entering a holding cell on a marijuana possession charge when Eriksen was taken by the throat and violently thrown against a bench. The combination of his grave head wound and medical treatment delayed by about two hours left him brain dead. He was taken off life support afterward. Eriksen's family settled with the county for $3M in August 2011.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Suffolk County Police Department
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