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Bone-patch type secondary projectiles: A report on two shots fired at point-blank range using hollow point bullets.
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Forensic Science International . 2014, Vol. 245, pe6-e10. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The number of head wounds due to firearms remains low in France because these cases are primarily linked to suicide (or attempted suicide) and, to a lesser extent, to attacks or hunting accidents [1]. Characterized by the impact of a projectile, which in most cases is made of metal, at high levels of kinetic energy, such acts generally result in severe trans-cerebral lesions with significant levels of morbidity/mortality [2]. Seldom are cases reported in the literature that give a detailed study of intracranial foreign bodies made of bone in such situations [3]. Here we report on the case of two suicides resulting from a transcranial gunshot wounds caused by weapons and ammunition issued by the French police force. Each case helped distinguish a characteristic bone fragment, in the form of a "patch", equivalent in size to the caliber of the bullet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *KINETIC energy
*BULLETS
*SHOOTINGS (Crime)
*SUICIDAL behavior
*MORTALITY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03790738
- Volume :
- 245
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Forensic Science International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 99812774
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.09.011