Last summer, 29-year-old Trea Ellinger tragically passed away in downtown Baltimore after an encounter with first responders. Despite having his medications, Ellinger died after being sedated and restrained, leading to questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
An investigation revealed that the use of sedatives on individuals detained by police has become more common over the past 15 years, with some cases resulting in avoidable deaths. Ellinger's autopsy indicated an overdose on antidepressants and methadone, raising concerns about the use of injectable sedatives by paramedics.
