Steven Beasley
Steven Beasley's death followed an encounter with law enforcement on March 25, 2020, in Evansville, Indiana. He was 37 years old when he died.

Gender:

Male

Race:

White

Ethnicity:

Not Hispanic


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) - mode unknown
  • Knee to neck
  • Handcuffs
  • Prone position - with officer bodyweight or pressure
  • Take-down

Agencies involved in force:

  • Evansville Police Department
  • Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department

Manner of death:

Undetermined

Cause of death:

Undetermined

Agency responsible:

Vanderburgh 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