Damien Alvarado
Damien Alvarado's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on March 22, 2020, in Tucson, Arizona. He was 29 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Other

Types of force and restraint used:

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

Agencies involved in force:

  • Tucson Police Department

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of acute methamphetamine intoxication and restraint

Agency responsible:

Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office

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