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Gunshot injuries in Mobile County, Alabama: 1985-1987

L Riddick1, G P Wanger, M L Fackler

  • 1Region IV Laboratory, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, Mobile 36670.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|September 1, 1993
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This study analyzed 597 gunshot injury victims in Mobile County, Alabama (1985-1987). Young black men were most affected by assaults, while handguns were the primary weapon used in these firearm injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on comprehensive firearm injury characteristics within specific geopolitical regions.
  • Previous research often focuses on fatalities, neglecting non-fatal gunshot wounds and weapon specifics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize all types of gunshot victims, including demographics, weapons used, and injuries sustained in Mobile County, Alabama.
  • To address the deficit in population-based data on firearm injuries, encompassing both fatal and non-fatal cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 597 individuals with gunshot injuries requiring hospitalization or resulting in death in Mobile County, Alabama, between 1985 and 1987.
  • Data collection included victim demographics, injury types, and weapon information.

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Main Results:

  • The overall rate of serious gunshot injuries was 53 per 100,000 population annually.
  • Assaults constituted the largest category (316 victims), predominantly young black men.
  • Handguns were used in 71% of cases; head, neck, and chest wounds had the highest fatality rates.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic patterns of homicide and suicide victims align with national trends.
  • Young black men represent a significant demographic among assault victims.
  • Challenges in obtaining data on non-fatal injuries highlight the need for improved prospective data collection methods for firearm injury research.