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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
Summary
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.
- 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.