CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability launched video and paperwork Wednesday linked to the dying of Irene Chavez.

Chavez, 33, died whereas in Chicago police custody final December. At the time, COPA categorized it as an tried suicide investigation.

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Police physique digital camera video launched Wednesday reveals Chavez being arrested following what police say was a bar struggle.

She was then taken to District 3 Police Headquarters the place police stated she was belligerent throughout processing.

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Officers say she continued to yell in her cell, however after 5 minutes of silence, they checked on her.

Police stated they discovered her along with her shirt wrapped round her neck and tied to a bench along with her physique slumped over. This is seen within the video launched by COPA, however ABC7 just isn’t displaying it.

Several officers then carried out CPR on Chavez. She later died.

COPA stated they’re nonetheless investigating and that the Chavez household was made conscious that the video can be launched.