Dead man's blood found in lungs, head stained.
An autopsy was performed on Fakir, whose body was found with blood in his lungs and tied ankles. The investigation is looking into whether police involvement caused his death. Police are reviewing body camera footage.
The autopsy revealed signs of crushing and a ‘compromise of the respiratory system.’ The police deny any violent actions by the officers involved. Over 5,000 body camera recordings are being examined to understand what happened. A bloodstained sheet was found over Fakir’s body, with his ankles tied together. The investigation is expected to take ninety days.
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Highlights
Autopsy Shows Blood and Crushing
The autopsy found blood in Fakir’s lungs and signs of being crushed.
Police Deny Violent Actions
Police officers claim they did not use violent actions against Fakir.
Reviewing Body Camera Footage
The investigation uses over 5,000 body camera recordings.
Compression Asphyxia Suspected
The lawyer believes Fakir died from compression techniques.
Video Shows Bloodstain on Body
A video shows a bloodstained sheet over Fakir’s head and tied ankles.