Elijah McClain

Elijah McClain died after a traffic stop on Aug. 24, 2019, during which paramedics allegedly injected him with ketamine. One officer has been convicted in connection to his death, while two others were acquitted.


Jeremy Cooper, who was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for administering the sedative ultimately blamed for killing Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black massage therapist, is sentenced.
Elijah McClain's mother, Sheneen McClain, addresses the court ahead of Jeremy Cooper's sentencing.
Jeremy Cooper addresses the judge before sentencing. Cooper was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for administering the sedative ultimately blamed for killing Elijah McClain.
Peter Cichuniec was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Elijah McClain in a rare prosecution of medical responders.
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Elijah McClain's mother speaks in court
Randy Roedema stands in court
Randy Roedema addresses the court during sentencing
Randy Roedema Sentencing Hearing.
display honoring Elijah McClain
Defense attorney Shana Beggan
Elijah McClain Trial opening statements
display honoring Elijah McClain
Former Aurora, Colo., Police Officer Jason Rosenblatt, left, and Aurora Police Officer Randy Roedema, right, attend an arraignment at the Adams County Justice Center.
Photo of Elijah McClain
Photo of Elijah McClain
Photo of Elijah McClain