Carl Grant
Carl Grant's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on February 2, 2020, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 69 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Suspicious person

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Take-down
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Other

Agencies involved in force:

  • Birmingham Police Department

Cause of death:

A. cervical myelopathy with quadriplegia due to or as a consequence of physical assault with body slam

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