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Jul 9 2019 7:32 am
  • In-Custody Death

Families allege excessive force in deaths of 2 men Tasered by police

Jeremiah Dobruck

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.

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Jan 29 2019 9:41 am
  • In-Custody Death

Man’s death during arrest was accidental, likely caused by heart issues, coroner says

Jeremiah Dobruck

Stephen R. Cherry died after police used a Taser on him. A medical examiner said he had heart problems and meth in his system.

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Sep 17 2018 6:11 pm
  • In-Custody Death

Man who was bleeding, struggling with officers dies after police use Taser to take him into custody, authorities say

Stephanie Rivera

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.

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May 17 2018 10:15 am
  • In-Custody Death

Homeless Man Dies in Police Custody During Theft Investigation in Long Beach

City News Service

Authorities today identified a man who died while in police custody in Long Beach.

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Sep 4 2017 6:25 pm
  • In-Custody Death

UPDATE: Suspect Fatally Struck by Oncoming Train in Long Beach Identified

Stephanie Rivera

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.

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Sep 7 2015 6:32 pm
  • In-Custody Death

UPDATE: Authorities Identify Man Who Died While in Police Custody Following Use-of-Force Incident

Keeley Smith & Stephanie Rivera

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.

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Apr 21 2014 10:17 pm
  • In-Custody Death

Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession Dies After Being in Police Custody

Sarah Bennett

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.

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Jul 1 2013 9:41 pm
  • In-Custody Death

LBPD Investigating Third In-Custody Death This Year

Jason Ruiz

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.

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