Enlarged heart, cocaine use cited in death of cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder after APD tasering
- A teacher died from an enlarged heart and cocaine use after being shocked at least six times with a Taser by Los Angeles police during a struggle when officers attempted to arrest him on suspicion of hit and run.
- The man who died was Keenan Darnell Anderson, a cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors.
- Anderson's death led to criticism of the LAPD's use of force and prompted his family to file a $50 million claim against the city.
- The coroner's report cited the cause of Anderson's death as the "effects of cardiomyopathy and cocaine use" though the manner of death was undetermined.
- LAPD officials said Anderson was resisting arrest, while Anderson's family alleges officers used unreasonable force, failed to follow proper procedure, and filed false police reports.