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22.The Forensic Analysis of Gunshot Residue Techniques and Applications
Filza Ali1, Sheeba Shabbir2, Tasneem Murad3, Alia Sarfaraz4, Muhammad Shafay5
and Nazia Yasmin6
ABSTRACT
Objective: The main objective of the study is to find the forensic analysis of gunshot residue techniques and applications.
Study Design: prospective study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) Rawalpindi, Pakistan, over a period from July 2022 to November 2022.
Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 150 individuals who were directly involved in shooting incidents during the specified duration. The participants consisted of individuals who had been apprehended by law enforcement agencies due to their alleged involvement in firearm-related offenses.
Results: Out of the 150 participants included in the study, 75 were males (50%) and 75 were females (50%). The age range of the participants was between 18 and 65 years, with an average age of 35 years. The majority of shooting incidents occurred in urban areas (65%), with the remainder taking place in suburban (25%) and rural (10%) locations. The most common firearm type involved was handguns (70%), followed by rifles (20%) and shotguns (10%).
Conclusion: It is concluded that the findings of this study emphasize the practical value of gunshot residue analysis in forensic investigations. The correlations observed between GSR presence, incident type, and location provide insights into incident reconstruction, firearm identification, and shooting circumstances.
Key Words: Gunshot, Residue Techniques, Applications