Robert Fuller's death was initially ruled a suicide, but large protests have prompted further investigation.
The coroner's office has completed a post-mortem and is awaiting toxicology results, while investigators are looking at Mr Fuller's medical history.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said it did not suspect foul play in the death of 38-year-old Malcolm Harsch, but his family said they were concerned it would be ruled a suicide to avoid further attention.
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