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Why three victims lived.

Authors :
Brink, Susan
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 11/4/2002, Vol. 133 Issue 17, p24. 1/2p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Explains how several victims survived being shot by a .223-caliber bullet fired by a sniper in the Virginia area. How the bullet breaks apart at impact; The narrow margin of survival; The velocity of the bullet.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GUNSHOT wounds
*CRIME victims
*CRIMINAL snipers
*BULLET design & construction

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
133
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7692572

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