The autopsy report of Ahmaud Arbery, a day after his death, has disclosed that he died from three shotgun wounds, two of which were to the chest. Coroner Edmund Donoghue has categorized Arbery’s death as a “homicide” due to “multiple shotgun wounds.”
According to the report, two close-range shotgun blasts to the chest, causing two separate groups of shotgun pellets, resulted in the 25-year-old’s death. Additionally, Arbery had a graze wound on his right wrist. The autopsy conducted on February 24 confirmed that all three shots hit him and revealed no presence of drugs or alcohol in his system.
The report also detailed the attire Arbery was wearing during the fatal shooting, stating that it was bloodstained. A graphic video of the incident sparked national outrage, leading to the arrest and murder charges against 64-year-old Gregory McMichael and his son, 34-year-old Travis McMichael.
The Instagram post featured in the article describes the tension surrounding the video of Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting, emphasizing the hashtag “JusticeForAhmaudArbery,” and highlighting the outrage it elicited.
Lastly, a photograph of the article’s headline is provided, emphasizing the shocking nature of the events surrounding Ahmaud Arbery’s tragic death.