Daniel Prude
Daniel Prude, a Black man, was handcuffed by Rochester police in March 2020, and officers pinned him face down to the ground. He stopped breathing, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, was declared brain-dead, and died there on March 30, 2020. The Monroe County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, citing complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint. Documents and body camera footage released later were reported to raise questions about efforts to delay the video and changes made to police reports.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Monroe County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide from complications of asphyxia during physical restraint, after officers pinned him face down while handcuffed.
Reported by: Monroe County Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner).