Evan Terhune
Evan Terhune's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on November 14, 2020, in Evansville, Indiana. He was 20 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
  • Spit hood
  • Prone position - no pressure applied or unclear

Agencies involved in force:

  • Evansville Police Department

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Subdural hemorrhage due to self-inflicted blunt force trauma to the head due to hallucinogen intoxication

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