David Beckes
David Beckes's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on March 4, 2020, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was 41 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Medical emergency

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
  • Knee strike
  • Chokehold or carotid restraint
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure

Agencies involved in force:

  • St. Cloud Police Department

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Bupropion toxicity

Agency responsible:

Midwest 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