Minjarez was hallucinating when police were called. Minjarez was then pinned facedown to the ground by 3 or 4 officers. One officer was on his legs, another on his thighs, and two on his back. According to an audio recording from the scene, Minjarez is heard pleading for his life, repeatedly telling the officers he was unable to breathe. He was arrested and died six days later. The autopsy ruled Minjarez's death a homicide.
Victim's Name: Robert Joseph Minjarez Jr.
Agency Responsible: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, Carencro Police Department, Scott Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Race: White
Date of Death: March 2, 2014
County: Lafayette
Cause of Death: Asphyxiated
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban