Characteristic features of entrance wounds from hollow-point bullets
Smith, O.C.; Symes, S.A.; Berryman, H.E.; LeVaughn, M.M.
Journal of Forensic Sciences 38(2): 323-326
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198 PMID: 8454992 Document Number: 407187
Several cases of gunshot wounds produced by hollow-point bullets showed characteristic central tags. These apparently arise from sparing of the skin surface by the hollow point cavity when the bullet strikes the skin tangentially. This unique feature may be helpful in assessing entrances of perforating wound tracks or other cases where the bullet is either not available or unknown.