Ronald A. Greene
Name: Ronald A. Greene
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 05/10/2019
Location: LA-2 & LA-143
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 71241
County: Union
Agency: Louisiana State Police
Cause of Death: Asphyxiated/Restrained
Intended Use of Force: Less-than-lethal force
Media summary: Troopers attempted to pull over Ronald Greene on DeSiard Street near the university. Greene allegedly sped away, and a chase continued for over 20 miles until Green wrecked. According to a federal wrongful death civil suit, one trooper tasered Greene three times, while another one choked him as they attempted to get him under control. Trooper allegedly continued to beat and mock Greene after he was handcuffed. Body camera video appears to confirm the lawsuit's claims. One of the involved troopers reportedly died in a car accident the same day he was fired year after the incident. The FBI has opened an investigation.
Unique ID: 28765
News article: Link
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