UPDATE: Officer identified, cause of death released in fatal Denny’s shooting in Salisbury

Police say that autopsies have been completed on the bodies of Michael Ward and Jaquan Griffin, who were both killed on the morning of July 9 in Salisbury.

According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the cause of death was multiple gun shot wounds and the manner of death was ruled a homicide for both Ward and Griffin. The autopsies found that Ward had three gunshot wounds and Griffin had six gun shot wounds.

Evidence that was received during the autopsy has been forwarded to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Laboratory. This evidence reportedly continues to undergo ballistic testing and analysis as investigators work to find out what shots fired from which guns caused the deadly shots.

Investigators say that they recovered two semi automatic pistols from the crime scene which are believed to have been used by Ward and Griffin as they were shooting at each other. DNA testing of the weapons at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory has determined that a .32 caliber pistol found at the scene was Griffin's.

Evidence shows that the pistol had reportedly been fired twice and that it had more rounds. DNA testing allegedly found a nine millimeter pistol found near Ward had been on him. Police say that evidence found that that pistol had been fired 15 times during the incident and was empty when it was found.

The Department issued semi automatic pistol used by the Maryland state trooper who returned fire at Ward as he fired at the trooper is reportedly also undergoing ballistic testing. The involved trooper has been identified as Trooper First Class Michael Bowie, who is assigned to the Special Operations Division. He is a seven and one half year veteran of the Maryland State Police. Police say that Bowie is still on paid administrative leave.

Police say that the ongoing Maryland State Police investigation continues to find that the trooper engaged Ward on the parking lot when he saw Ward firing his weapon at someone, later identified as Griffin. Evidence found that Ward then turned toward the trooper and began firing at him before the trooper returned fire with six rounds.

Upon completion of the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigation, it will be presented to the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office for review.