One-in-a-million shot: a homicidal thoracic air rifle wound, a case report, and a review of the literature.

Authors :: Bligh-Glover WZ
Source :: The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology [Am J Forensic Med Pathol] 2012 Mar; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 98-101.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: A homicidal shooting with an air gun is reported. The history, mechanisms of action, and crime scene implications of air guns are discussed. The wounds produced by air guns are compared to those produced by powder firearms.

Subjects :: Child
Forensic Pathology
Hemothorax pathology
Humans
Male
Thoracic Injuries etiology
Wounds, Penetrating etiology
Air
Homicide
Thoracic Injuries pathology
Weapons
Wounds, Penetrating pathology

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