Keith Murray

Less-than-lethal force

Police said Keith Murray was fleeing a drug sweep near Mackay Park on Sept. 15 when he swallowed cocaine he had been selling. Bergen County Police said Murray was rushed to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center shortly after his arrest, complaining that he felt ill. His stomach was pumped, and he was put on a respirator and feeding tubes. Murray died in the hospital on Sept. 28. Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said he was investigating abuse allegations but saw no signs that police had behaved inappropriately. Police reported that Murray fought with the two city officers who tried to arrest him and pull cocaine from his mouth. Murray's family alleged police brutality because Murray had scrapes and bruises.