The family of Dvontaye Mitchell is advocating for criminal charges against the security guards involved in his death outside the Hyatt Regency in downtown Milwaukee. The incident took place on June 30, where cellphone footage depicted four guards pinning Mitchell to the ground on the hotel's driveway, with one guard seen hitting Mitchell in the head while instructing him to "stay down" and "stop fighting." Amidst the chaotic scene, a guard is heard making a statement linking Mitchell's behavior to using the ladies' room, as another voice apologizes, though it remains unclear if it was Mitchell speaking.

Milwaukee police stated that Mitchell had caused a disturbance inside a business and engaged in a physical altercation with security guards before becoming unresponsive while being detained until police arrival. Although initial findings from the medical examiner's office classified Mitchell's death as a homicide, further investigations were underway. Family attorney Ben Crump, known for representing victims of injustice, highlighted similarities between Mitchell's case and the tragic death of George Floyd, emphasizing the need for accountability and criminal charges against those responsible for Mitchell's death. The Hyatt Regency, operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, suspended the employees involved and expressed commitment to supporting investigations for accountability, with both Hyatt and Aimbridge extending condolences to Mitchell's family and deferring to the ongoing law enforcement inquiry.