Forensic characteristics of 325 firearm-related autopsy cases in Bursa, Türkiye: a five-year retrospective study
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By
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Zeynep Doğan
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Samet Kiyak
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June 4, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Forensic Analysis of 325 Autopsy Cases Involving Firearm Deaths in Bursa, Türkiye: A Retrospective Study Over Five Years
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Firearm-related deaths |
| Key Mechanisms | Injury patterns, shooting distance, toxicological features |
| Target Population | Young adult males |
| Care Setting | Forensic medicine |
Key Highlights
- Firearm-related deaths accounted for 4.55% of all autopsies.
- 94.2% of cases involved handguns.
- Contact-range shootings were most frequent (45.5%).
- Single entrance wounds were observed in 68.9% of cases.
- Toxicological analysis revealed alcohol in 20.3% of cases.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Evaluate demographic characteristics and injury patterns.
Management
- Integrate autopsy findings with scene investigation and clinical data.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Assess toxicological features in firearm-related deaths.
Risks
- High lethality associated with injuries involving vital anatomical regions.
Patient & Prescribing Data
325 cases of firearm-related deaths
Toxicological findings indicate substance use in a significant proportion of cases.
Clinical Best Practices
- Combine autopsy findings with judicial investigation records.
- Consider clothing analysis for shooting distance determination.
- Account for potential overlap in toxicological findings.
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