Human Rights

Brown Family Attorneys Share Independent Autopsy

They said it shows he was shot five times, including once in the back of the head, which they say was the cause of death.

Brown Family Attorneys Share Independent Autopsy
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The attorneys representing the family of Andrew Brown, Jr. shared results of their independent autopsy into his death at the hands of police. 

They said it shows he was shot five times, including once in the back of the head, which they say was the cause of death. 

Sheriff's deputies opened fire on Brown last Wednesday as they conducted search warrants on drug-related charges at his home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 

His family was allowed to view about 20 seconds of body camera video, but they're demanding to see more. 

Law enforcement says a judge must approve before making the footage public.

Activists also want a Justice Department investigation.