Forensic pathologist: Jemboy died from brain injuries, drowning contributory

Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun revealed that 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar died due to craniocerebral injuries from a gunshot wound to the head, with drowning as a contributory cause.

The autopsy showed two gunshot wounds: one on the right hand, which is considered a defensive injury, and another in the head with an entry wound behind the ear and an exit wound on the nose.

Fortun stated that if Jemboy had not fallen into the river after being shot, he could have been rescued.

The cause of death listed on his death certificate was a gunshot wound to the head and asphyxia from drowning.