Death by Cop 2021-2025
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David J. Malito
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : White
Date : 12/25/2024
Location : Shell gas station, 401 S. Larkin Avenue
City : Joliet
County : Will
State : Illinois
Agency : Joliet Police Department
Officer(s) :Names Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Fall from height
Event : Died after fall during struggle with police at gas station
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
OOn 12/25/2024, officers responded to a report from David J. Malito at the Shell gas station, 401 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet, Illinois. Believing he might be under the influence of an unknown substance, officers attempted to detain him. An altercation ensued, and he fell to the ground and was handcuffed. He lost consciousness. Officers administered Narcan. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force is investigating.
