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Autopsy: Homeless Man Killed by Albuquerque Police Shot in Back

HeadlineMay 30, 2014

In New Mexico, an autopsy report shows a homeless man killed by Albuquerque police at a campsite was shot in the back. The shooting of James Boyd sparked protests and a federal investigation after police helmet cam video showed Boyd apparently surrendering before police opened fire. Boyd was shot three times –- in the lower back and in each of his upper arms. Last month the Justice Department found most fatal shootings by Albuquerque police were unconstitutional. Since the review’s release, Albuquerque police have fatally shot three more people.

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