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The camping homeless man killed by police after an hourslong foothills standoff was shot in the back, an autopsy has shown.

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The camping homeless man killed by police after an hourslong foothills standoff was shot in the back, an autopsy has shown.During the autopsy, James Boyd’s body was tested for cannabinoids, cocaine metabolite, methamphetamine and opiates. None were found.VIDEO | Autopsy: James Boyd shot in the back and armsThe autopsy revealed gunshot wounds. These were determined to be the cause of death, which was ruled a homicide.The report says Boyd was shot in the lower back. Other gunshot wounds were found on the upper portions of his left and right arms.At one point during the shooting, Boyd was turned around reaching for a bag, according to Albuquerque police. Police said he also reached into his pockets and pulled out knives.He was in the proximity of the Albuquerque Police Department's dog handler when police opened fire.Full Interview: APD Chief talks about foothills shootingLeg abrasions consistent with injuries produced by a K-9 officer were also found.He was well-nourished at the time of death.Boyd was reportedly carrying a knife and antagonizing law enforcement officers during the standoff. After the incident, he was taken to a hospital and underwent multiple surgeries to control bleeding. His right arm was amputated. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.Boyd has a bible, cellphone, condoms and loose change on him that day.Boyd's family is now suing the city, though they had been estranged for Boyd for years. They said he suffered from mental illness."As a teenager he started to develop what later became ... schizophrenia with a paranoid complex," said Joe Kennedy, the family's attorney.Kennedy said if any money is awarded in the case, the family wants to form a foundation and give a majority of the money to homeless people suffering from mental illness.RELATED: Who was James Boyd?