February 12th 2025.
Three men, Devin W. Johnson-Carson, Brandon LaDaniel Turner, and Herbert T. Williamson, were recently charged in connection with the death of D'Vontaye Mitchell outside a Milwaukee hotel. All three were employees at the hotel when Mitchell was pinned down and killed on June 30. While there were four men involved in the incident, only these three have sought to make a plea deal so far. They were charged with felony murder in August.
According to NBC News, the prosecutor from Milwaukee County District Attorney's office has requested for a judge to set plea dates for the three men. An assistant district attorney, Daniel Flaherty, mentioned in court that they had reached a resolution with the judge. He stated, "The parties have been in negotiations for the last few weeks, and I think we have a resolution." However, Erickson, one of the accused, has not yet reached a resolution and will proceed to a jury trial in August.
The incident took place at Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee, where Mitchell had a confrontation with the hotel's security. Erickson and Turner were working as security guards, while Williamson was a door attendant, and Johnson-Carson was attending to the front desk. The police were called when a disturbance was reported, and upon arrival, they found Mitchell pinned to the ground by the four men. Sadly, Mitchell was not breathing, and the medical examiner declared his death a homicide, with the cause being "restraint asphyxia" along with the effects of cocaine and methamphetamine.
The criminal complaint stated that Mitchell was punched and kicked while being pinned to the ground for 8 to 9 minutes, as captured by video footage. Mitchell's family has enlisted the help of civil rights attorney Ben Crump to seek justice for their loved one. Crump believes that this case highlights the need for proper training and oversight of security personnel to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. He shared, "This case underscores the critical need for comprehensive training and oversight of security personnel to ensure that they are equipped to handle situations without resorting to excessive force."
Mitchell's mother also revealed that her son may have been going through a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. His case has gained attention not only in the Milwaukee community but also beyond, with many calling it a racially-motivated and escalated killing. In fact, Kamala Harris, a prominent political figure, has reached out to the families of both Sonya Massey and D'Vontaye Mitchell to show her support and solidarity.
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