Godinez was a suspect in a burglary when officers apprehended him, police said. A medical examiner said Godinez died of cocaine and alcohol poisoning and that the physical stress of police restraint was a "significant contributing factor" to his death. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Godinez's arrest.
Victim's Name: Heriberto Godinez Jr.
Agency Responsible: Chicago Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: July 20, 2015
County: Cook
Cause of Death: Physical restraint
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban