An unusual tear-gas gun fatality
Oxley, D.W.
Journal of Forensic Sciences 22(3): 606-609
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198 PMID: 617995 Document Number: 115933
A case of death involving a tear-gas pen gun, firing .45 ACP metallic ammunition, is presented, in which the recoil generated by the cartridge converted the weapon into a missile, penetrating the brain of the shooter. The injury potential to shooter and shooting victim is briefly discussed, and the added hazard to the shooter illustrated by this case is noted.
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