Evaluation Of Characteristic Findings Suggestive Of Manner Of Firearm Injury: An Autopsy Based Retrospective Study

Authors

  • Jaiminiben J. Vasava B. J. Medical college, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 
  • Nayan Chavda Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India
  • Rakesh Y. Padmraj B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Dharmesh S. Patel B. J. Medical college, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 
  • Dipak H. Vora Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/136n6f37

Keywords:

Firearm injuries, Rifled firearm, Shotgun firearm, Entry wound, Exit wound, Manner of death.

Abstract

Incidence of deaths due to firearm weapons are rising in developing countries. There are only a few studies published on firearm injury in Gujarat. Pattern wise distribution of firearm injury is largely uncovered. This study is on characteristic findings suggestive of manner of firearm injury. Here a retrospective study of15 years is conducted. In this study, young aged males are affected the most as they are socially most active so are having high probability of interpersonal violence.On the spot death of the victim is observed in 85% cases. Rifled firearm is most commonly used. Single shot observed in majority of cases. Homicide is observed more than suicide.Stricter legislation on the ownership and use of firearm weapon is needed. Increase in suicidal pattern in police officials by using firearm weapon is major concern and proper psychological evaluation with mental support will definitely reduce this mortality. 

Author Biographies

  • Jaiminiben J. Vasava, B. J. Medical college, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 

     Resident Doctor, B. J. Medical college, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 

  • Nayan Chavda, Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India

     Resident Doctor, Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India

  • Rakesh Y. Padmraj, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

    Associate professor, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

  • Dharmesh S. Patel, B. J. Medical college, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India 

     Professor and head, B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

  • Dipak H. Vora, Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India.

    Associate professor, Baroda Medical College, Baroda, Gujarat, India

     

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2024-10-26

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Evaluation Of Characteristic Findings Suggestive Of Manner Of Firearm Injury: An Autopsy Based Retrospective Study. (2024). Medico Legal Update, 24(4), 26-30. https://doi.org/10.37506/136n6f37