Died in jail or a lockup
Harold Easter
Harold Easter died in Charlotte-Mecklenburg police custody in January 2020. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said he fell unconscious during an interview. His family believes the death could have been prevented. A court ruled in September 2020 that video of the death would be released, and the internal investigation and district attorney review were still pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed). CMPD said Harold Easter fell unconscious during an interview, while his family believes his death could have been prevented, and the internal investigation and district attorney review were still pending.
Reported by: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (the agency that held him); his family.