Rashawn Shabazz died in prison custody on July 23. His father said unresolved inconsistencies make an independent investigation necessary, arguing that police should not investigate allegations involving other law enforcement officers. We think that an independent investigation should be conducted by an independent body, not affiliated with the police,” he said. The father also questioned the timeline surrounding the death, saying his conversation with a doctor suggested Rashawn was unresponsive upon arrival at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. So we can only conclude that that had either transpired on the way to the hospital, or at the prison,” Shabazz said.