Cedric Gilmore
Cedric Gilmore, 41, died in June 2004 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Police handcuffed him, and he lost consciousness in an ambulance before being pronounced dead at a hospital. His son Malcolm, who was with him that day and was 8 at the time, disputed the police account and said officers tackled and beat his father. The medical examiner initially ruled the manner of death undetermined, and Malcolm Gilmore said he is still seeking accountability for his father's death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). The medical examiner initially ruled the manner of death undetermined, while his son Malcolm Gilmore says police tackled and beat his father.
Reported by: medical examiners; Prince George's County police (the agency that held him); son Malcolm Gilmore (family or their lawyers).