Authorities in Denver, Colorado, say a leader of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians who was in town for the Democratic National Convention. was the victim of homicide.

Gabriel Pico, 41, died on September 1 after a scuffle outside a strip club. The autopsy report said he was placed in a choke hold that cut off oxygen to his brain.

Two men have been arrested and charged with second-degree assault in connection with the August 30 incident. A third man -- possibly a bouncer at the club -- was involved, according to authorities.

Pico was elected to the tribal council in July. He was not a delegate to the DNC but attended events during the week.

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Tribal leader's death at strip club ruled a homicide (The Denver Rocky Mountain News 10/17)
Pechanga leader's death ruled due to asphyxia (The Riverside Press-Enterprise 10/17)
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Indian Leader's Death At Strip Club Ruled Homicide (ABC 7 News 10/16)
Tribal leader's Denver death ruled a homicide (The Denver Post 10/16)
Tribal official's death ruled homicide (The Californian 10/16)

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