Trial of Paramedics Begins in Elijah McClain’s Death The third and final trial over Mr. McClain’s 2019 death examines the role of medics who responded while the young Black man was in police custody.
Police, Paramedics Accused in Elijah McClain Killing Plead Not Guilty The 23-year-old Black man died three years ago after being placed in a chokehold and injected with a powerful sedative. The defendants will be tried in three separate trials.