Abstract
A case of homicidal contact gunshot wound of the head is described. The victim survived approximately 1 day and one-half following the shooting, during which time the bullet was recovered during surgery the injuries were 'well-documented', and surgical debridement of the wound destroyed any visible evidence of gunshot residue on the scalp or underlying bone. Autopsy revealed a skull fragment with soot deposition within the depths of the injured brain, allowing an accurate determination of range-of-fire. The case reiterates the importance of performing autopsies on all homicides.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 156-158 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Genetics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health