Question

Identify the gun that caused the wound and the range of the shot.

• A. Shotgun, intermediate range
• B. Shotgun, close range
• C. Pistol, near shot
• D. Pistol, close shot

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the type of firearm and the range from which the shot was fired, one would typically analyze forensic evidence such as the nature of the wound, the presence of gunpowder residue, and the stippling or tattooing effect.

• Pistol vs. Shotgun: A pistol typically leaves smaller entry wounds compared to a shotgun, which can cause larger and more dispersed entry. The pattern of the injury can help distinguish between these firearms.
• Range of Shot: The distance affects the characteristics of the wound:
  • Close Range: Often results in significant smoke and soot deposition around the wound. Tattooing or stippling might be present due to unburned gunpowder particles.
  • Near Shot: Also features stippling but with less smoke/soot deposition compared to a close-range shot.
  • Intermediate Range: Less stippling is observed, and the spread of the particles is wider, indicating further distance.

Given the options and the nature of the solution, the correct analysis concludes that the weapon causing the described wound matches a Pistol fired from a near shot range.