Kenneth Schick
Kenneth Schick's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on October 20, 2015, in Wakarusa, Kansas. He was 47 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Violent disturbance of the peace (threatening to harm others)

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - drive-stun
  • Pepper or chemical spray
  • Prone position - no pressure applied or unclear
  • Handcuffs

Agencies involved in force:

  • Osage County Sheriff's Office

Manner of death:

Undetermined

Cause of death:

Cardiac arrhythmia during physical struggle due to: undetermined etiology

Agency responsible:

Frontier Forensics Midwest

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