Andrew Layton
Andrew Layton's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on January 1, 2013, in Mankato, Minnesota. He was 26 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Suspicious person

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - drive-stun
  • Punched
  • Knee strike
  • Take-down
  • Hobble restraint
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Spit hood

Agencies involved in force:

  • Mankato Department Of Public Safety


Data fields are based on primary documentation including reports from law enforcement, prosecutors and medical officials, video from police or bystanders, expert reports, and court records such as sworn testimony.

Lethal Restraint
An investigation documenting police use of force