Associated Press
PASCO, Wash. — A prosecutor in Pasco, Washington, says the family of the man fatally shot Feb. 10 by Pasco police has requested a second independent autopsy.
Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant said Thursday that his office is ready to release the body of Antonio Zambrano-Montes and welcomes the request.
The Tri-City Herald reports that a forensic pathologist performed one autopsy last week. Details have not been disclosed.
Zambrano-Montes’ widow and two daughters have filed a $25 million claim with the city in the first step toward a lawsuit.
A special 15-member police unit is investigating the shooting. The three Pasco officers involved have been placed on leave.
Franklin County Coroner Dan Blasdel plans to conduct a special inquest.
Sant will ultimately decide whether criminal charges should be filed.
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