Autopsy Contradicts Police Story in Killing of Immigrant from Mexico
The Associated Press reports that an independent autopsy of an unarmed Mexican man killed by the police in Pasco, Washington showed he was shot up to seven times, including twice from behind, contradicting earlier statements from the authorities. The autopsy found that Antonio Zambrano-Montes, 35, was shot seven times, with at least two entry wounds on the back of his body. The new report differs sharply with statements made by local law enforcement authorities.
A a spokesman for the special unit investigating the Feb. 10 shooting said Mr. Zambrano-Montes had been struck by five or six bullets, but none from behind. The killing prompted calls for a federal investigation and a series of demonstrations.
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