Journal Published Online: 01 July 1990
Volume 35, Issue 4

Crossbow Injuries

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The crossbow is an uncommon source of fatal injury. In Los Angeles County, two crossbow homicides have occurred in the past 20 years. Following the second case, a crossbow was test-fired into a fresh pork thigh, resulting in distinctive wounds. Experimental studies also showed that the vanes of the bolt (arrow) may be a source of trace material found in the wound.

Author Information

Rogers, C
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Los Angeles, CA
Dowell, S
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Los Angeles, CA
Choi, JH
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Los Angeles, CA
Sathyavagiswaran, L
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Los Angeles, CA
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS12901J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12901J