Autopsy report of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Eygi reveals shocking details

A forensic autopsy report obtained by Türkiye Today has revealed new details about the death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist fatally shot by Israeli forces on Sept. 6 in the West Bank.

Eygi, a U.S. citizen, was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli military forces while attending a peaceful protest in the village of Beita, near Nablus.

Autopsy report confirms gunshot wound to head

The autopsy was carried out by Dr. Reyan el-Ali and Dr. Muhammed es-Salebi at the Forensic Medicine Institute of An-Najah National University. According to the report, the fatal injury was caused by a gunshot wound that entered through the left side of her skull, resulting in severe brain trauma and hemorrhaging.

Details of incident leading to Eygi’s death

Eygi was participating in a peaceful march on the afternoon of Sept. 6, when she was struck by a live bullet fired by Israeli forces. According to an initial medical report from Rafidia Surgical Hospital in Nablus, she was transported to the hospital by ambulance at 2:06 p.m. Despite resuscitation efforts, Eygi was declared dead at 2:35 p.m.

The autopsy report confirms that she suffered a “gunshot wound to the left occipital region,” causing significant brain damage. The medical team noted the absence of vital signs upon her arrival at the hospital, with both pupils dilated and no pulse detected.

Medical findings on Eygi’s autopsy report reveals fatal injuries

The forensic examination revealed extensive damage to Eygi’s brain and skull. The bullet reportedly penetrated the left occipital bone and traveled through the brain, causing widespread hemorrhaging, brain swelling, and subarachnoid bleeding. According to the autopsy, “the bullet caused fractures in the skull bones, particularly in the left occipital and mastoid bones, without an exit wound.”

The medical experts also found “multiple bullet fragments” scattered throughout the brain, which led to severe brain swelling and lacerations. The report further documented fractures extending from the occipital bone through the parietal bones and into the base of the skull. The largest bullet fragment was found in the right hemisphere of the brain.

The autopsy report obtained by Türkiye Today reveals the details of Eygi’s death.

Forensic experts document cause of Eygi’s death

The autopsy report attributed Eygi’s death to the “hemorrhage, brain swelling, and lacerations caused by a bullet that entered the cranial cavity and fragmented.”

The report also highlighted that “no external injuries were found on the body except for bruises on the forehead and around the left eye, which were likely caused by the fall to the ground after being shot.”

The Nablus Public Prosecutor Ashraf Behlul ordered the autopsy to be performed to determine the precise cause of death. Following the examination, all bullet fragments were handed over to the prosecutor’s office for further investigation.