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To: oceanview

Not necessarily. Statistically, most deaths by firearm are due to exsanguination (bleeding out) because of aid taking too long to get to the victim.

In this case, a moderate to severe but not instantly fatal wound from a 9mm could result in death if the victim and bystanders had no idea of first aid for bullet wounds. Or, it could result in death due to shock, etc.


1,019 posted on 04/16/2007 10:48:29 AM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

yes, that’s true I guess.


1,040 posted on 04/16/2007 10:52:49 AM PDT by oceanview
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FOX has been reporting that due to the high winds they could not use helicopters to evacuate the wounded to trauma centers. Many of the wounded had to be taken in police cars.

So I agree with you, many of these fatalities are most likely due to the fact that immediate emergency care was unavailable. Horrific events today.


1,054 posted on 04/16/2007 10:54:58 AM PDT by myrabach
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...no idea of first aid for bullet wounds. Or, it could result in death due to shock

Um... same same. :)

1,102 posted on 04/16/2007 11:04:15 AM PDT by killjoy (Life sucks, wear a helmet.)
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