Donald Ivy Jr.
Donald Ivy Jr.'s death followed an encounter with law enforcement on April 2, 2015, in Albany, New York. He was 39 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Suspicious person

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - drive-stun
  • Tackled
  • Struck with baton or other object
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Leg restraint

Agencies involved in force:

  • Albany City Police Department

Manner of death:

Homicide

Cause of death:

Cardiac arrhythmia with cardiorespiratory arrest occurring during struggle and altercation with significant underlying cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Agency responsible:

Albany County Coroner'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