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Michael Gilbert, a 23-year-old man, died on October 6, 2013, while in custody at a St. Louis jail. The circumstances surrounding his death were as follows:
Gilbert was initially arrested and placed in a holdover cell. Officers observed him attempting to harm himself by tying clothing around his neck and the cell bars. When officers intervened to restrain Gilbert, a struggle ensued. Multiple officers were involved in subduing Gilbert, who resisted and became combative.
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Gilbert was initially arrested and placed in a holdover cell. Officers observed him attempting to harm himself by tying clothing around his neck and the cell bars. When officers intervened to restrain Gilbert, a struggle ensued. Multiple officers were involved in subduing Gilbert, who resisted and became combative.
During the al ...Read More
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Michael DeWayne Baldie Gilbert
Male
Black / African American
Indianapolis
IN
2013-10-06
23
Michael
Gilbert
11/28/2025







