Actuación médico forense en los homicidios por arma de fuego

Abstract

In this article a general reminder is made for the professional implied in assisting the resolution of a death by firearm wounds to have a precise and practical mental outline which will assist him in investigation. Hence, it is essential to describe ballistic types, types of arms, types of cartridges for a later analysis of the shot and criminal dynamics. The forensic physician must resolve a series of legal assessment questions related to vitality of the wounds, medicolegal ethiology or cause of death among other items.