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Phillip M. High Bear Sr.
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Gender
Male
Age
33 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
09/15/2015
Location
2105 D St Eagle Butte SD 57625 Dewey
Cause of Death
Less-than-lethal force
Phillip M. High Bear Sr. was arrested for being intoxicated and thrown into what is known as the drunk tank, where inmates sleep on cement floors without mattresses and bedding. Police said that Phillip was discovered in his jail cell with shallow breathing and was transported to the Indian Health Service hospital in Eagle Butte. Hospital staff said he was unresponsive and badly bruised when he was brought in.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Cheyenne River Tribal Police Department
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National Anthem
United States