ATLANTA - The Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks' death a homicide after an autopsy on his body.In a report on Sunday's autopsy, the Medical Examiner told FOX 5 that Brooks' cause of death was from two gunshot wounds to his back that "injured organs and caused significant blood loss." Members of Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard's of his staff witness Brooks' autopsy as part of their investigation.
Howard said that his office is hoping to announce a decision about possible charges by the middle of next week.He said his office is working to speak with at least two witnesses and is waiting for the technical requirements from the autopsy, including ballistics confirmation, before reaching any.