Lashano J. Gilbert
Male, Black
Date of the incident: 10/4/2014
New London, New London, CT
5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
5 Governor Winthrop Boulevard
Gilbert, while in an 'altered state of mind' and 'speaking in a bizarre manner,' attempted a carjacking. Gilbert reportedly told police he was hearing voices and when he behaved in a threatening manner toward them, they used the stun gun. He was taken to a hospital and treated, then taken to a New London police station.Police say while in a holding cell Gilbert began twisting his pants as if to make a noose. He rushed police when they opened the cell to take the pants. He was tasered a second time. He was rushed to the hospital again and died.