Stanley Downen
Stanley Downen's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on June 1, 2012, in Columbia Falls, Montana. He was 77 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


Reason for initiating the encounter:

Other

Types of force and restraint used:

  • Taser or Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) - darts
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - no pressure applied or unclear

Agencies involved in force:

  • Columbia Falls Police Department

Manner of death:

Natural

Cause of death:

Alzheimer's dementia

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