Elijah McClain
Elijah McClain's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on August 24, 2019, in Aurora, Colorado. He was 23 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Suspicious person

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Chokehold or carotid restraint
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Chemical restraint (sedative)
  • Other

Agencies involved in force:

  • Aurora Police Department

Manner of death:

Undetermined

Cause of death:

Complications of ketamine administration following forcible restraint

Agency responsible:

Office of the Coroner of Adams & Broomfield Counties

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