Autopsy shows Arnaiz 'had a hard time' fighting back

AN OFFICER of the Northern Police District (NPD) Crime Laboratory said Tuesday that 19-year-old Carl Angelo Arnaiz could have been shot while lying down, with his back on the ground.

"Almost all of the gunshot wounds were going upwards which would indicate that possibly the assailant could be in standing position and victim Carl was in a lower position compared to the assailant," Chief Inspector Jocelyn Cruz, NPD Crime Laboratory officer, said.

At the Senate hearing on drug war deaths Tuesday, Cruz said they found five entry and exit gunshot wounds in Arnaiz's body–in the right, lower, middle and left parts of the chest, and at the abdominal region.

She said the four exit wounds were found at the back while the other one was in the arm.

Affirmative to the autopsy report of the Public Attorney's Office, Cruz said she also found bruises on the right side and lower back portion of the chest, which made it appear that Arnaiz was dragged.

"The abrasion could have been caused due to friction to a rough surface, it is possible [that he was dragged]," she said.

Cruz said there were also contusions on Arnaiz's wrist, which may come from a handcuff or excessive force of a grip.

"Based on my professional opinion, based on the physical height of the victim, the victim was quite tall, there is a possibility to fight back but because of the multiple injuries and wounds, maybe he had difficulty in fighting back," she said.

PAO forensic consultant Dr. Erwin Erfe earlier said that Arnaiz was killed intentionally and he was tortured. (SunStar Philippines)

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