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  • Forensic Pathology
  • Traumatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Less-lethal weapons (LLWs) are increasingly used by law enforcement for crowd control and individual neutralization.
  • Despite being designed as less damaging alternatives to firearms, LLWs have been linked to severe facial injuries, functional impairments, and fatalities.
  • Limited scientific literature exists on facial injuries resulting from LLW use, particularly concerning civilian possession and misuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential for severe facial injuries from less-lethal weapons.
  • To underscore the risks associated with civilian ownership and inexperienced use of these devices.
  • To contribute to the limited literature on LLW-induced facial trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a ballistic wound.
  • Review of existing literature on less-lethal weapon injuries.
  • Analysis of injury patterns and potential consequences.

Main Results:

  • The case involves a ballistic wound to the face of a 3-year-old child.
  • Facial injuries from LLWs can have serious functional and potentially fatal outcomes.
  • Inexperienced users pose a significant risk when handling these weapons.

Conclusions:

  • Less-lethal weapons are not without significant risk, especially concerning facial trauma.
  • Civilian access to and use of LLWs require careful consideration due to potential harm.
  • Further research is needed to understand and mitigate the risks of LLW-related facial injuries.