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Tangential gunshot wound with MagSafe ammunition.

Amy V Rapkiewicz1, Robert Tamburri, Mark E Basoa

  • 1NIH/National Cancer Institute, 10 Center Drive Building 10 Room 2N212, 20892, Bethesda, MD, Rapkiewa@mail.nih.gov.

Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|April 15, 2015
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This study examines a fatal tangential gunshot wound caused by MagSafe ammunition, an unconventional prefragmented projectile. The findings detail the unique characteristics of both the ammunition and the resulting wound.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Ballistics
  • Trauma surgery

Background:

  • MagSafe ammunition represents an unconventional type of prefragmented projectile.
  • Understanding the effects of novel ammunition types on wound ballistics is crucial for forensic investigations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study of a fatal tangential gunshot wound involving MagSafe ammunition.
  • To analyze the specific characteristics of MagSafe ammunition and the resultant wound.

Main Methods:

  • Case report review.
  • Analysis of projectile fragments.
  • Examination of wound trajectory and tissue damage.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of the tangential wound path.

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  • Identification of prefragmented components from the MagSafe ammunition within the wound.
  • Correlation between ammunition design and wound characteristics.

    • Conclusions:

    • MagSafe ammunition presents unique challenges in wound analysis due to its prefragmented nature.
    • The tangential trajectory can lead to complex wound patterns.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering unconventional ammunition in forensic pathology.