David Kapuscinski
David Kapuscinski's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on April 16, 2015, in Gibraltar, Michigan. He was 39 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Assault or violent crime

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
  • Handcuffs

Agencies involved in force:

  • Gibraltar Police Department
  • Rockwood Police Department

Manner of death:

Homicide

Cause of death:

Cardiac dysrhythmia due to (or as a consequence of) electrical stun gun wound to the chest

Agency responsible:

Wayne County Medical Examiner

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