Omar Stevens
Omar Stevens's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on July 17, 2019, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 28 years old when he died.
Assault or violent crime
- Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
- Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - drive-stun
- Kicked
- Punched
- Take-down
- Hobble restraint
- Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
- Chemical restraint (sedative)
- Spit hood
- Handcuffs
- West Palm Beach Police Department
Accidental
Excited delirium and dehydration due to n-ethylpentylone toxicity
Palm Beach 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
