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May 30, 2014

Autopsy: Homeless Man Killed by Albuquerque Police Shot in Back 
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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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