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David Cornelious Smith
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Gender
Male
Age
28 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/17/2010
Location
30 South 9th Street Minneapolis MN 55402 Hennepin
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
According to the Star Tribune, responding to a complaint of harassment at a YMCA, officers tried to arrest Smith, who was mentally ill, disabled and acting out. Smith asphyxiated after officers tased, handcuffed and restrained him. The city's $3 million settlement with the family was the largest of its kind.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Minneapolis Police Department
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