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Firearm deaths in Yorkshire and Humberside.

J Chapman1, C M Milroy

  • 1Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Sheffield, UK.

Forensic Science International
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Firearm fatalities in Yorkshire and Humberside from 1975-1991 primarily involved shotguns, with most homicides and suicides occurring at home. Alcohol was a significant factor in suicides.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Public Health
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Firearm fatalities represent a critical public health concern.
  • Understanding regional trends in firearm deaths is essential for targeted prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and patterns of firearm fatalities in Yorkshire and Humberside between 1975 and 1991.
  • To identify common weapon types, locations, and contributing factors in firearm-related deaths.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 130 firearm fatality cases.
  • Categorization of deaths into homicide, suicide, and accidental/unclassifiable.
  • Examination of weapon types, victim-offender relationships, and circumstances of death.

Main Results:

  • Shotguns were the most common weapon for both suicides and homicides.
  • 17 suicides involved men who had previously committed homicide.
  • Most firearm deaths occurred in the home, with alcohol a notable factor in suicides.

Conclusions:

  • Firearm fatalities in this region during the study period showed distinct patterns in weapon choice and circumstances.
  • The findings underscore the importance of considering specific weapon types and social factors in firearm violence prevention.
  • Firearms constitute a small percentage of overall homicides and suicides in England and Wales, but their impact is significant in specific cases.

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