An unusual tear-gas gun fatality.
A case of death involving a tear-gas pen gun, firing .45 ACP metallic ammunition, is presented, in which the recoil generated by the cartridge converted the weapon into a missile, penetrating the brain of the shooter. The injury potential to shooter and shooting victim is briefly discussed, and the added hazard to the shooter illustrated by this case is noted.
D000328:Adult; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012886:Skull / Q000293:injuries*; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*