Floyd's death due to cardiopulmonary arrest: final autopsy report

George Floyd's death was due to cardiopulmonary arrest – or the stopping of his heart – the final autopsy results released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said, adding that he had tested positive for COVID-19 although there is no indication that it was a factor in his death.

A press release from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner said that Floyd, who struggled to breathe as an officer pinned him down by kneeling on his neck, had "recent methamphetamine use" and "fentanyl intoxication" – along with hypertension and coronary artery disease – all of which were possible contributing factors to his death.

The report also noted Floyd appeared asymptomatic and his lungs appeared healthy but he had some narrowing of arteries in the heart.