Citation

Rouse D, Dunn L. Forensic Sci. Int. 1992; 56(1): 59-64.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, London Hospital Medical College.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1398378

Abstract

One hundred and twenty eight cases of shooting fatalities were investigated during an 11-year period. Of these 57% were homicidal shootings with 34% suicidal in nature. Only two suicidal fatalities were female. Analysis of the sites of entrance wounds confirmed the 'sites of election' in suicidal shootings, whilst homicidal wounds showed a much wider distribution. Multiple entrance wounds were seen in 42% of homicidal shootings. Injuries to hands were seen in 7 homicidal fatalities.