Families allege excessive force in deaths of 2 men Tasered by police
Their relatives have filed legal claims with the city alleging the men died at least in part because of missteps or neglect by police officials.
Man’s death during arrest was accidental, likely caused by heart issues, coroner says
Stephen R. Cherry died after police used a Taser on him. A medical examiner said he had heart problems and meth in his system.
Man who was bleeding, struggling with officers dies after police use Taser to take him into custody, authorities say
A Belmont Shore man died in police custody early Monday after he was tased for failing to comply with officers attempting to detain him for acting violently in his residence, authorities said.
Homeless Man Dies in Police Custody During Theft Investigation in Long Beach
Authorities today identified a man who died while in police custody in Long Beach.
UPDATE: Suspect Fatally Struck by Oncoming Train in Long Beach Identified
Authorities have identified a man fatally struck by an oncoming train as he fled police on a Long Beach Metro Blue Line platform last Tuesday.
UPDATE: Authorities Identify Man Who Died While in Police Custody Following Use-of-Force Incident
Authorities have identified a 47-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of drugs when he died while in police custody in Long Beach on Saturday.
Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession Dies After Being in Police Custody
A suspect who required medical attention while he was in the custody of Long Beach police died after going into medical distress at a local hospital.
LBPD Investigating Third In-Custody Death This Year
Long Beach Police Department homicide detectives are investigating an in-custody death of a woman who was found deceased during a routine cell check the morning after arriving at City jail.