Daniel Prude
Daniel Prude's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on March 23, 2020, in Rochester, New York. He was 41 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Threatening harm to self

Types of force and restraint used:

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

Agencies involved in force:

  • Rochester City Police Department

Manner of death:

Homicide

Cause of death:

(a) complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint due to or as a consequence of (b) excited delirium due to or as a consequence of (c) acute phencyclidine intoxication

Agency responsible:

Monroe 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