Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Lei Ogumoro said the findings of the autopsy conducted by Dr. Aurelio Espinola at 9:30 p.m. on Friday showed injuries to the victim’s face and head.
“Based on the autopsy, Dr. Espinola stated that the bruising on the left side of the victim’s face was consistent with a hard blow, or punch. The injury on the back of the victim’s head was also consistent with the victim falling on a hard surface,” Ogumoro said.
She added that the report showed the victim died from subdural hematoma with brain contusion.
Omisong, 44, died on Thursday afternoon, six days after he went into a coma.
Police found him lying unresponsive on the road in front of Leo Poker in San Jose on Feb. 27. A witness said he saw two men running away from the victim.
“The case is now considered a homicide, and investigation is still going on in this case,” Ogumoro said.
Anyone having information about this crime DPS is urged to call the CNMI Crime Stoppers Hotline at 234-7272. All calls are kept anonymous, no caller ID is used and a reward of up to $1,000 will be given for any information that will lead to an arrest.
