MILWAUKEE, Wis — The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said it's now investigating the death of D’Vontaye Mitchell as a homicide.
A spokesperson at Aimbridge Hospitality said in a statement Wednesday night "the conduct we saw from several associates on June 30 violated our policies and procedures."
According to the group, several "associates" were terminated.
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Read the full statement from a spokesperson at Aimbridge Hospitality:
“We are saddened and shocked by what happened to Dvontaye Mitchell at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
The conduct we saw from several associates on June 30 violated our policies and procedures and does not reflect our values as an organization or the behaviors we expect from our associates.
Following review of their actions, their employment has been terminated. We will continue our independent investigation and do everything we can to support law enforcement with their investigation into this tragic incident.”
Wednesday afternoon Mitchell's family's attorneys told us they don't believe all four men seen in the video, on top of Mitchell, were security guards. Aimbridge Hospitality is now only referring to them as "associates."
Thursday morning, hours before Mitchell was set to be laid to rest, Attorney Ben Crump released the following statement:
“The decision to fire the Hyatt security personnel highlights how unjustified Dvontaye’s death truly was. After viewing the video from inside the hotel with the DA’s office, it is completely understandable and appropriate that these personnel have been fired for their assault, battery, and excessive force on Dvontaye, which led to his death. However, this is just the first step toward justice. We will continue to fight for accountability and change to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.“
"Today, Dvontaye’s family will bury him with a heavy heart, and while his family will never be able to bring him back, today is about honoring and remembering the man he was.”
TMJ4 is at Mitchell's funeral and will have updates on air at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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