Smith died shortly after he was found unconscious and handcuffed while in the custody of special police officers, according to authorities. Special police officers are armed security guards licensed by the city. The death was ruled a homicide.
Victim's Name: Alonzo Smith
Agency Responsible: Special police, Washington DC
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 1, 2015
County: District of Columbia
Cause of Death: Physical Restraint
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban