No Updates Yet on Selvin Sealy Homicide Investigation  

An internal investigation is ongoing into the death of Selvin Sealy, a San Pedro resident who died while being taken into police custody on May twelfth. A post-mortem revealed that Sealy died from restraint asphyxia, he suffocated while being restrained. Police say Sealy was subdued after resisting arrest for trespassing, but his death has since been ruled a homicide. The officers involved have been suspended, and the Director of Public Prosecutions has called for a deeper review of the case. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith provided an update on the investigation.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“As it relates to the Sealy investigation, the department is still awaiting a statement from the examiner as to the nature of the injuries and that will direct what charges will be levied and against who.”

 

Reporter

“Didn’t the post-mortem reveal that it was homicide and that he died by asphyxia by restraint?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“Yes, the post-mortem did review that. However, the DPP office has directed a more detailed report from the pathologist.”

 

Reporter

“And those officers remain on suspension?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“Yes, they remain on suspension. And the parallel internal investigation continues. It is anticipated that as the directives are given, they will be placed on interdiction, if so warranted and subsequent actions will be taken.” 2:34

As the police undergo the investigation, the family of Sealy continues to call for due justice to be delivered for his death.”