Prolonged activity after an ultimately fatal gunshot wound to the heart - Case report

Authors
Juvin, P Brion, F Teissiere, F Durigon, M
Citation
P. Juvin et al., Prolonged activity after an ultimately fatal gunshot wound to the heart - Case report, AM J FOREN, 20(1), 1999, pp. 10-12
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
01957910 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
10 - 12
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-7910(199903)20:1<10:PAAAUF>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
In this article, we describe an unusual case of suicide involving a gunshot wound to the left ventricle. The victim engaged in premortem activity that was both prolonged and methodical. This report stresses the importance of a complete investigation to distinguish such case from an homicide.