New Mexico Department of Justice to conduct independent review into death of Jayvon Givan

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina launched an independent review into the initial investigation of Jayvon Givan's death. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the New Department of Justice confirmed with KOAT that it received a request from APD to conduct an independent review into Givan's death for further investigation.

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According to NMDOJ, it accepted APD's request and has assigned an agent to the investigation. Their statement is below. As of Wednesday, Givan's death is still ruled a suicide.

Update:

On Wednesday, Selinda Guerrero, community organizer for Building Power for Black New Mexico and Millions for Prisoners New Mexico, confirmed with KOAT that she