Vigil planned for father, caretaker who died in Alameda police custody
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26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzales of Oakland who died while in Alameda Police Department s custody on Monday.
A candlelight vigil for 26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzalez, of Oakland, is set for 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at 802 Oak Street in Alameda.
Vigil planned for father, caretaker who died in Alameda police custody
Activists and family members have organized a vigil for a father and caretaker who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department s custody during an attempted arrest. the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez is raising questions. Investigators say he suffered a medical condition causing his death, but family members say Gonzalez was healthy.
Vigil held for father, caretaker who died in Alameda police custody
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26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzales of Oakland who died while in Alameda Police Department s custody on Monday.
The candlelight vigil for 26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzalez, of Oakland, was held at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at 802 Oak Street in Alameda.
Vigil planned for father, caretaker who died in Alameda police custody
Activists and family members have organized a vigil for a father and caretaker who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department s custody during an attempted arrest. the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez is raising questions. Investigators say he suffered a medical condition causing his death, but family members say Gonzalez was healthy.
Alameda police identify man who died during struggle with officers
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FILE - An Alameda police car. Credit: Alameda police
The events unfolded at 10:45 a.m. in the 800 block of Oak Street, where police said officers had responded to separate reports of a man under the influence and a man involved in a possible theft.
Officers started lifesaving procedures, called firefighters to the scene and Gonzales was taken to a hospital where he died, police said. Preliminary information indicates that after the officers made contact with him, there was a scuffle as officers attempted to place his hands behind his back, the Alameda Police Department said in a statement. Officers did not use any weapons during the scuffle with Mr. Gonzales.