• Forensic Sci. Int. · Dec 1992

    Firearm deaths in Yorkshire and Humberside.

    • J Chapman and C M Milroy.
    • Department of Forensic Pathology, University of Sheffield, UK.
    • Forensic Sci. Int. 1992 Dec 1;57(2):181-91.

    AbstractFirearm fatalities occurring in Yorkshire and Humberside between 1975-1991 were examined; 130 cases were found, 64 were homicides, 55 suicides and 11 were accidental or unclassifiable. All but two of the suicides were men. Shotguns were the most frequent weapon used in both suicides and homicides. Of the 55 suicides, 17 were by men who had murdered before committing suicide. In 15 of these cases the assailants knew their victims. The other two cases involved murder of police officers. These cases were mostly with shotguns. In both homicide and suicide, rifled weapons and handguns were infrequently used. Most suicides and homicides occurred at home. Alcohol was again shown to be a significant factor in suicides. Overall firearms account for less than 10% of homicides in England and Wales and less than 5% of suicides in men and is most unusual in women.

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