Radiology/imaging studies
Essential in ALL cases
Performed before removal from body bag
At least 2 views (VD and lat)
Whole body
CT
External exam
Locate entrance/exit wounds
Odd #=not GSW, projectile in body
Swab wound for GSR
ALS exam
Entrance wounds
Smooth
Usually smaller/same size than exit
Abrasion ring (thin rim around wound)
+/- powder tat/stippling
+/- soot
Fur into wound
Exit wounds
Usually same size/larger than entry
Irregular margins-stellate, rounf
No powder/soot