Although DuBose was shirtless and unarmed, police contended they had no choice but to protect themselves and others when the fatal shots were fired. DuBose was shot thirteen times, five in the back, by the two officers with their 9 mm handguns. The toxicology reports showed that he had traces of alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy in his system.
The police asserted they had no option but to protect themselves and others when the fatal shots were fired, despite DuBose being naked and unarmed. He was shot thirteen times, five in the back, by two officers with their handguns. The toxicology reports indicated he had substances like alcohol, cocaine, and ecstasy in his system.