George Floyd died of asphyxia: family medical examiner’s autopsy

George Floyd was killed by “asphyxia due to neck and back compression” — and died at the scene, according to an independent medical examiner’s report released Monday.
“Sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe,” said the report by medical examiners hired by Floyd’s family and obtained by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“The independent examiners found that weight on the back, handcuffs and positioning were contributory factors because they impaired Mr. Floyd’s diaphragm to function.
“From all the evidence, the doctors said it now appears Mr. Floyd died at the scene.”
A preliminary official autopsy said Floyd died from the combined effects of being restrained, possible intoxicants and underlying health issues including heart disease, Minnesota officials have said.
Floyd, who is black, died May 25 after having his neck knelt on by a white Minnesota cop for nine minutes, even as he cried, “I can’t breathe.”
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