Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Demetruis Alston
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Black
Date : 11/16/2025
Location : Anacostia Metro Station
City : Washington
County : Unknown
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metro Transit Police
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/16/2025, officers arrested Demetruis Alston on an outstanding warrant for assault at the Anacostia Metro Station. While he was in custody he became unresponsive. He was transported to a hospital where he died. Community advocates have called for answers while the investigation continues.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/16/anacostia-suspect-metro-transit-police-death/
https://www.wjla.com/news/local/washington-southeast-dc-anacostia-metro-station-transit-police-in-custody-death-outstanding-assault-arrest-warrant
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/police/man-dies-taken-into-custody-anacostia-station-metro-police-say/65-1086ecc9-0729-413b-adc7-ed1963fe8ac7
