Bullet in DuBose death not recovered

The single bullet fired through motorist Sam DuBose’s head was never recovered from the scene, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s office.

Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco’s office on Friday released a preliminary autopsy report. As expected, it determined that DuBose died of a gunshot to the head. The bullet entered his left temple and exited behind the temple on the right side, according to the report.

The manner of death – expected to be a homicide –won’t officially be released until the autopsy is finished. Postmortem toxicology tests are underway and could take several weeks.

DuBose, 43, died July 19 after a traffic stop. University of Cincinnati Officer Ray Tensing pulled him over for missing a front license plate. Tensing was charged with murder and fired from the UC department.