Lethal head injury due to tear-gas cartridge gunshots.

Abstract

We report a fatal head injury caused by a tear-gas cartridge and point out the underestimated potential injury of this type of weapon. Gas pressure wounds and the death mechanisms are also described. A review of the literature and forensic considerations of head injury without projectile are presented.

• Authors: Franck Clarot, Emmanuelle Vaz, Frédérique Papin, Bénédicte Clin, Catherine Vicomte, Bernard Proust
• Journal: Forensic science international (Forensic Sci Int) Vol. 137 Issue 1 Pg. 45-51 (Oct 14 2003) ISSN: 0379-0738 [Print] Ireland
• PMID: 14550613 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Tear Gases

Topics

• Adult
• Head Injuries, Penetrating (pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Pressure
• Suicide
• Tear Gases
• Wounds, Gunshot (pathology)