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‘Excited delirium’ cited in Floyd case, and in other deaths involving law enforcement

Chauvin’s attorneys may argue that excited delirium contributed to Floyd’s death. Law enforcement officials and others say excited delirium usually happens to people who have been using drugs or who have a serious mental illness. It may be seen when a person is held in a chokehold, hog-tied, or Tasered.

Alisa Roth, MPR NewsKatherine IchinoseJuly 13, 2020criminal justice, George Floyd, policing, substance use, mental health and race