Autopsy completed in homicide case

An autopsy yesterday has confirmed Shaun Vaughn of Westminster died as the result of gunfire on Thursday last week.  Coroner Addis this morning said, “The autopsy showed that Mr. Vaughn died of a single gunshot wound to the chest, based on the incident information received by the coroner’s office.  The autopsy results his manner of death has been classified as a homicide.”  The sheriff’s office is investigating what happened at a home on Breezewood Drive near the Poplar Springs Road and announced that, “At this time, based on evidence that has been gathered so far, investigators believe there was an altercation between two people.”  They do not believe there is danger to the public.