On June 30, 2024, Dvontaye L. Mitchell, a 43-year-old African-American man, died after being pinned to the ground by four security staff members at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel.
[2] Mitchell's death is being investigated as a homicide; the Milwaukee Police Department stated that have "referr[ed] four individuals for felony murder charges.
"[4] Benjamin Crump, the Mitchell family's lawyer, stated that his death was caused by assault, battery, and excessive force.
[2] Mitchell's funeral was held on July 11 at Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ, Milwaukee, with Al Sharpton delivering a eulogy.
[4] Mitchell's death sparked national outcry with civil rights activists including Sharpton and Crump leading to call to demand "Justice for Dvontaye".