Why is gunshot residue important for a forensic scientist? What are the potential complications with this type of evidence?

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sergij07 [2.7K]2 years ago

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Gunshot residue is important to forensic scientists because it can help measure the firing distance of a weapon, or if someone has fired a weapon lately based on what's on their hands. The potential complications of this evidence include it being uncertain if the residue is from another firing. This type of evidence can also be uncertain in a courtroom when firing distance is drawn into question.

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