Police responded to a prowler call and was told by a woman that Ellis was "acting erratically" and that he had gotten into her car with her. They report that "maybe he was talking to himself " and that "he resisted a little bit" while removing him from the car. He was drive-stunned and handcuffed, at which time officers "noticed he was not breathing."
Victim's Name: Kevin L. Ellis
Agency Responsible: Kansas City Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: June 17, 2013
County: Clay
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban