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Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on the Criminal Charges in the Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell
"It is difficult to read the criminal complaint charging four individuals with felony murder in the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell. It is even more difficult to watch the surveillance video documenting his final moments. The charges outline a confluence of troubling actions and circumstances leading to D’Vontaye’s death.
I reiterate my call for justice. The accused deserve a fair opportunity to defend themselves, and, at the same time, the family and friends of D’Vontaye Mitchell deserve to have those responsible held to account.
It is highly likely this death could have been prevented. We owe it to D’Vontaye’s memory to reflect upon and learn from this tragic outcome.”