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Characterization of the gunshot suicides
Y Balci1, G Canogullari, E Ulupinar
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Eskisehir,Turkey. ybalci@ogu.edu.tr
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|February 27, 2007
Summary
Firearm suicides were more common in males and decreased with age. A small percentage of gunshot suicides, particularly soldiers, had multiple wounds, highlighting the need for critical care.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Ballistics
- Public Health
Background:
- Firearm suicide is a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the characteristics of firearm suicides is crucial for prevention and intervention strategies.
- Previous studies have explored firearm suicide demographics, but specific details on multiple entrance wounds require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize gunshot suicides, with a specific focus on cases involving multiple entrance wounds.
- To analyze demographic trends, weapon types, and wound characteristics in firearm suicides.
- To identify factors associated with survival in gunshot suicide attempts.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of criminal investigation reports of suicides (n=318) from 1991-2000 in Eskisehir.
- Identification and detailed examination of firearm suicide cases (n=65).
- Specific focus on cases with multiple entrance and exit wounds.
Main Results:
- Firearm suicides constituted 20.4% of all suicides, more prevalent in males and decreasing with age.
- Long-barrelled weapons were used in 47.7% of cases, including shotguns and military rifles.
- Multiple entrance/exit wounds occurred in 6.1% of firearm suicides, exclusively among soldiers, often involving military rifles on automatic mode.
Conclusions:
- Gunshot suicides exhibit distinct patterns related to demographics, weapon type, and wound characteristics.
- The occurrence of multiple entrance wounds in soldiers suggests specific circumstances requiring targeted analysis.
- Intensive pre- and post-operative care is critical for improving survival rates in gunshot suicide victims.
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