Widow says at home that she wants children . Officer Garner died as a result of a hostage hold by police , medical examiner says . Death sparked demonstrations and calls for a federal investigation . On July 19 , Garner 's friends and family rallied with Sharpton in Harlem , demanding a full investigation into Garner 's death . Medical examiner rules the death a suicide .
Widow says at home that she wants children . Officer Garner died as a result of a hostage hold by police , medical examiner says . Death sparked demonstrations and calls for a federal investigation . Medical examiner rules the death a suicide .