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It's common practice for police around the U.S. to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs with hands, elbows or knees to gain control
Death of Mario Gonzalez draws attention to police putting suspects face down
By Don Thompson
Video shows Alameda police kneeling on Mario Gonzalez shortly before death
The Alameda Police Department released body cam video showing the arrest of Mario Gonzalez, who later died after what was described as a scuffle with police. The video shows an officer kneeling on Gonzalez during the altercation.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - It’s common practice for police around the U.S. to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs with hands, elbows or knees to gain control.
They aren’t supposed to do it for an extended period because that can lead to injuries or death.
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Who was Mario Gonzalez? Man who died in police custody had lost job during pandemic
By Lisa Fernandez
KTVU sat down with Edith Arenales, the mother of Mario Gonzalez, who died in Alameda police custody.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - Mario Gonzelez had been looking out for his family since he was 12 years old and his father split, leaving behind his mother and three younger brothers.
After graduating from Coliseum College Preparatory in Oakland, Gonzalez had planned to go to Alameda College. But he delayed those dreams to help his mom with the bills and care for his younger brother who suffers from severe autism.