Dean Smith
Dean Smith's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on February 25, 2020, in Evansville, Indiana. He was 25 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Arrest warrant pending

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Canine bite
  • Handcuffs

Agencies involved in force:

  • Evansville Police Department

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Clinical sickle cell crisis due to cardiomegaly due to multiple drug intoxication from cocaine and ethanol

Agency responsible:

Vanderburgh County Coroner

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