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Injury patterns in a plastic (AR-1) baton fatality

D J Chute1, J E Smialek

  • 1Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, State of Maryland, Baltimore, USA.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|October 6, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Plastic batons, intended for nonlethal riot control, can cause fatal injuries. An elderly woman died after being struck in the chest by a plastic baton, highlighting rare but severe risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Traumatology
  • Public Safety

Background:

  • Rubber and plastic projectiles are utilized globally for riot control.
  • These impact weapons are designed to deliver nonlethal force.
  • Previous literature has documented various injuries from these devices.

Observation:

  • A case report details a fatal injury in an elderly woman.
  • The incident involved a direct chest impact from a plastic baton.
  • The circumstances of the event were unusual.

Findings:

  • Autopsy revealed the cause of death related to the chest trauma.
  • The specific injury mechanism from the plastic baton was analyzed.
  • Literature review contextualizes this rare fatal outcome.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe harm from riot control weapons.
  • It highlights the need for careful assessment of force application.
  • Further research into the biomechanics and injury potential of impact munitions is warranted.