An unarmed man shot dead by a Tulsa police officer last month had the hallucinogenic drug PCP in his system when he died, according to Oklahoma’s medical examiner. Officer Betty Jo Shelby was charged with first-degree manslaughter after his death, with a prosecutor saying she reacted unreasonably when Crutcher disobeyed her commands. Medical literature says PCP, also known as angel dust, can induce euphoria and feelings of omnipotence as well as agitation, mania and depression. In addition to saying Crutcher had PCP in his system, the report said he was obese and had too much cholesterol in his gallbladder. Steve Kunzweiler said his analysis of the case anticipated that Crutcher would have a positive test for some type of substance in his system to include PCP.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 11, 2016 19:43 UTC