[Pelham]

The first bullet hit him at the base of his neck and exited through his throat. He should have been able to survive that wound.

[going hot]

Necks. Not much room there for a bullet to traverse without more than nominal damage.

[CommerceComet]

The first bullet hit him at the base of his neck and exited through his throat. He should have been able to survive that wound.

I've seen a documentary where a doctor asserted that the first shot would have been fatal alone. I don't remember the reasoning, only the conclusion. Of course, the head shot made the conclusion moot.