Hunter Barr
Hunter Barr's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on September 25, 2020, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 26 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Welfare check

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - no pressure applied or unclear
  • Chemical restraint (sedative)

Agencies involved in force:

  • Colorado Springs Police Department

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Toxic effects of ketamine in the setting of dextromethorphan and lysergic acid diethylamide intoxication

Agency responsible:

El Paso 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