George Floyd
George Floyd's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was 46 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

Black

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Property crime

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Knee to neck
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Handcuffs

Agencies involved in force:

  • Minneapolis Police Department

Manner of death:

Homicide

Cause of death:

Cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression

Agency responsible:

Hennepin County Medical Examiner'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