Forensic science international
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Suicidal gunshot wounds were reviewed for a 6 year and 6 month period with respect to age, sex, type of firearm, anatomical location of the entrance wound, alcohol use, location of the event and the presence of a suicide note. There was a total of 64 suicidal gunshot wounds, the majority of which were found in males. ⋯ Concomitant alcohol use was higher than in the overall suicide population. Most victims committed suicide in or around their dwelling and the majority failed to leave a suicide note.