AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post
Sheneen McClain stands at the site where her son Elijah was killed after an interaction with Aurora police officers and paramedics resulted in the 23-year-old being restrained, choked and given a sedative on August 24, 2019. Elijah McClain died less than a week later after leaving the scene unconscious and unable to breathe under his own power. Getting your player ready...
Elijah McClain’s mother left a Colorado courtroom in tears Friday after prosecutors showed video footage of the 23-year-old Black man pinned down by police officers during a fatal 2019 confrontation, which rose to prominence during nationwide protests over racial discrimination and excessive force in policing.
Already have an account Log In
This article is only available to subscribers
Trusted Local News
Standard Digital
$1 for 1 year
Offer valid for non-subscribers only
