Firearm as a blunt weapon – Three cases of pistol whipping and a review of the literature
Firearm weapons are not just limited to firing projectiles but can also be employed in beating a person. When used for imparting blows, they produce characteristic soft tissue injuries in the form of abrasions, bruises, hematomas, and lacerations with or without associated fractures. The hits are pr...
Main Authors: | Pawan Mittal, Michael Bohnert |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-12-01
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Series: | Forensic Science International: Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910722000457 |
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