Forensic characteristics of 325 firearm-related autopsy cases in Bursa, Türkiye: a five-year retrospective study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Forensic characteristics of 325 firearm-related autopsy cases in Bursa, Türkiye: a five-year retrospective study

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Firearm-related deaths comprised 4.55% of all autopsies conducted in Bursa, Türkiye, from 2019 to 2023.
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The majority of victims were male (87%) with a mean age of 36.6 years, highlighting the demographic profile of firearm fatalities.
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Handguns were involved in 94.2% of cases, with contact-range shootings being the most common at 45.5%.
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Single entrance wounds were found in 68.9% of cases, predominantly affecting the head (61.2%) and thorax (39.1%).
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Toxicological analysis revealed alcohol in 20.3% and stimulants in 12.6% of cases, indicating substance involvement in firearm deaths.