Bullets removed during second autopsy on slain PC

A SECOND autopsy yesterday on the body of murdered Police Constable Derrick Nelson revealed that death was due to gunshot injuries. Two bullets which were not detected during the first autopsy on Monday were removed by pathologist Dr Des Vignes yesterday.

On Monday, Des Vignes ordered that an x-ray taken while PC Nelson was a patient at the San Fernando General Hospital be provided for his use. This x-ray was only made available late Monday after the first autopsy was competed and the pathologist decided to do a second autopsy to remove the additional bullets in the body. PC Nelson, who died last Saturday, will be buried today following a military funeral at the Trinity Cathedral. Police officers will walk from the Police Barracks to the St James Crematorium for the final rites. ACP Deochand Gosein will deliver the eulogy at the funeral.