Body of ex-LAPD gunman Christopher Dorner identified in charred cabin

Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles officer.

Story by NBC News
Written by Hasani Gittens

The charred human remains located in the burned out cabin in Seven Oaks, Calif., have been positively identified to be those of Christopher Dorner, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Officials said the positive identification was made through a dental examination during an autopsy.

The announcement puts a cap on one of the largest and deadliest manhunts in California history.