title: An unusual case of lead snowstorm caused by fragmentation of buckshot.
abstract: This article reports the unusual radiographic findings of 2 cases of a shotgun shooting incident involving the homicide of a plant manager and the subsequent suicide of the assailant. Radiologic examination of wounds produced by the no. 00 copper-plated buckshot used in the incident revealed images with striking similarity to the lead snowstorm appearance generally associated with high-velocity, soft-point rifle bullets.
authors.affiliation: From the *Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend; †South Bend Medical Foundation, South Bend; ‡Elkhart County Coroners Office, Elkhart; §Goshen Police Department, Goshen; and ∥Indiana State Police (retired), Lab Division-District 24-Bremen, IN.
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pavelites
authors.forename: Joseph A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Prahlow
authors.forename: Jeffry E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Landrum
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zollinger
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vermillion
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D005389:Firearms; D049429:Forensic Pathology; D020197:Head Injuries, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000473:pathology; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000473:pathology; D013405:Suicide; D064450:Workplace Violence; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000473:pathology*