Kim Doreen Chase
Kim Doreen Chase, 52, died on April 20, 2017, after being held in a holding cell at the Baltimore Police Department's Southwest district, according to police. Police say she was taken into custody on a warrant from southern Maryland and was allowed to go home for about 20 minutes, after which she was found unconscious in a cell at the Southwest district. She was pronounced dead at St. Agnes Hospital that morning, and an autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death. Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said there was no evidence of use of force and that she never asked for medical help, and one lieutenant was suspended while two officers were placed on administrative duty during the investigation. Family members told WJZ they did not want to discuss the case.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Baltimore police said she was found unconscious in a cell, and an autopsy to determine the cause is pending.