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The annual vigil in Alameda took on a different tone Friday, as dozens of people gathered for the third anniversary of the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda police custody, just a day after Alameda County prosecutors announced criminal charges against three officers.
Updated 3 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. The death of Mario Gonzalez is gaining national attention because of its similarities to the George Floyd case and now the Gonzalez family wants to see swift action. The family wants all three Alameda police officers involved in the April 19 incident to be fired and face charges. The city's mayor is also calling for patience. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. The series of events that led to the death of Gonzalez at an Alameda park started with two 911 calls. Two men dialed 911 to report Gonz...