James Brady’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Former White House press secretary James Brady, left, who was left paralyzed in the Reagan assassination attempt, looks at his wife Sarah Brady, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, marc... Former White House press secretary James Brady, left, who was left paralyzed in the Reagan assassination attempt, looks at his wife Sarah Brady, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, march 30, 2011, marking the 30th anniversary of the shooting. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) MORE LESS
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A District of Columbia medical examiner has ruled the death of former White House press secretary James Brady a homicide, NBC Washington reported.

The examiner said that Brady, who served as press secretary under Ronald Reagan, died as a result of the injuries he suffered when he was shot in the head by John Hinckley Jr. in 1981. Brady went on to become a fierce advocate for gun control after the shooting.

The decision carries legal implications, potentially paving the way for Hinckley to be tried for murder in federal court.

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