Tennessee v. Garner (1985) Overview | LSData Case Brief Video Summary

Police Officer Hymon shot and killed a suspect, Edward Garner, who was trying to escape from a house he had just burglarized. The court had to decide if the use of deadly force was justified under the Fourth Amendment. The most relevant facts are that Garner was unarmed, non-violent, and did not pose a significant threat of physical harm to anyone.

Tennessee v. Garner (1985)
Supreme Court of the United States
471 U.S. 1, 85 L. Ed. 2d 1, 105 S. Ct. 1694, 1985 U.S. LEXIS 195, SCDB 1984-065

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