The Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released the full autopsy report for Deante Hawthorne, the suspect shot and killed by Oklahoma City police during a violent crime spree in November.
According to the report, Hawthorne sustained six gunshot wounds, and the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as multiple gunshot injuries.
The autopsy specifies that Hawthorne was shot once in the forehead, once in the left shoulder, once in the right arm, and three times in the back.
The report also notes that Hawthorne had no drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of the shooting. The manner of death was classified as a homicide.
Officer and Legal Proceedings
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on routine administrative leave, in line with standard procedure.
A grand jury in Oklahoma County will determine whether the officer should face charges, though no charges have been filed at this time.
Background of the Incident
During the crime spree, police reported that Hawthorne shot and killed two individuals, carjacked two vehicles, and led officers on a chase before being fatally shot by law enforcement.
