Citation

Clarot F, Vaz E, Papin F, Clin B, Vicomte C, Proust B. Forensic Sci. Int. 2003; 137(1): 45-51.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/s0379-0738(03)00282-2

PMID

14550613

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Head Injuries, Penetrating; Humans; Male; Pressure; Suicide; Tear Gases; Wounds, Gunshot