Johnathan Binkley
Johnathan Binkley's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on July 27, 2019, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 35 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Suspicious person

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Punched
  • Knee strike
  • Hogtie
  • Leg restraint
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Handcuffs

Agencies involved in force:

  • Knox County Sheriff's Office

Manner of death:

Accidental

Cause of death:

Combined fentanyl and methamphetamine intoxication

Agency responsible:

Regional Forensic Center of Knox County

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