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Contact, Intermediate, and Distant Gunshot Wounds: Forensic Indicators Explained
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 19 2026
Forensic experts use distinct wound patterns to determine if a gunshot was fired at contact, intermediate, or distant range. Each distance leaves unique signs - from muzzle imprints to stippling - that help solve crimes.
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