MIDDLE RIVER, Md. (WJZ/AP) — Tawon Boyd, 21, the Essex man hospitalized since Sunday after he violently confronted police and emergency medical providers, died Wednesday at a local hospital, according to Baltimore County Police.

Police say Boyd was violent with them, but the family claims excessive force was used by officers.

Police say the “confused” Middle River man who tried to get inside several police cars was hospitalized following a fight with officers.

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