Year: 1985 Source: New York: Elsevier, 1985. p.293-307 SIEC No: 20030501

This chapter analyzes suicide by firearms. Choice of firearm, location of gunshot wound & sex of victim are discussed. Forensic evidence & principles that the medical examiner in Texas considers when investigating a possible suicide are discussed. Forensic evidence that differentiates suicide from accidental death is presented. (6 refs) (SC)