TY - JOUR PY - 1999// TI - Prolonged activity after an ultimately fatal gunshot wound to the heart: case report JO - American journal of forensic medicine and pathology A1 - Juvin, P. A1 - Brion, F. A1 - Teissiere, F. A1 - Durigon, M. SP - 10 EP - 12 VL - 20 IS - 1 N2 - In this article, we describe an unusual case of suicide involving a gunshot wound to the left ventricle. The victim engaged in premortem activity that was both prolonged and methodical. This report stresses the importance of a complete investigation to distinguish such case from an homicide.

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