Blunt-force trauma found in death after fire at Fort Pierce home, investigators say

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — A person found dead inside a fire-damaged home Nov. 28 night did not suffer gunshot wounds, despite initial observations suggesting otherwise, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday.

An autopsy revealed the victim sustained multiple blunt force trauma injuries, investigators announced in a Nov. 29 update.

“Following the autopsy, investigators have confirmed that the victim did NOT suffer gunshot wounds as initially believed based on early observations at the scene,” the update said. “Although preliminary findings and visible injuries suggested the possibility of multiple gunshot wounds, the Medical Examiner determined that the victim had, in fact, sustained multiple blunt force trauma injuries.”…

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