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Derek Williams
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Gender
Male
Age
22 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/06/2011
Location
N. Holton and E. Center Streets Milwaukee WI 53212 Milwaukee
Cause of Death
No
After a 10-month struggle between the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and the local police department to release the most basic of records from Williams's death in the back of a police car, the medical examiner revised its ruling on the cause of his death from natural to homicide. Williams spent his last moments gasping for breath, pleading for help while suffocating, while officers nearby ignored him.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Milwaukee Police Department
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National Anthem
United States