Police responded to reports of a man under the influence and a potential theft. Upon arrival, police allege a scuffle ensued. Body camera footage shows officers on top of Gonzalez while he was restrained on the ground, placing their weight on his head and back. Gonzalez was taken to a hospital and died.
Agency: Alameda Police Department
Motive: public intoxication/theft
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Mario Gonzalez
Death Date: April 19, 2021
County: Alameda
Geography: Urban
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Physical Restraint
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or Alcohol Use
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have Actual Weapon
Weapon: no object
Fleeing: not fleeing