Gilbert, while in an 'altered state of mind' and 'speaking in a bizarre manner,' attempted a carjacking. Gilbert reportedly told police he was hearing voices and when he behaved in a threatening manner toward them, they used the stun gun. He was taken to a hospital and treated, then taken to a New London police station.Police say while in a holding cell Gilbert began twisting his pants as if to make a noose. He rushed police when they opened the cell to take the pants. He was tasered a second time. He was rushed to the hospital again and died.
Victim's Name: Lashano J. Gilbert
Agency Responsible: New London Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 4, 2014
County: New London
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban