Gunshot residue subject of DU research

Carolyn Conte | Staff Writer When a shooter fires a gun, a puff of particle residue leaves the weapon’s muzzle and blankets the person who pulled the trigger. The presence of gunshot residue can be potentially damning evidence in a criminal case — and Duquesne researchers are making sure that evidence isn’t used to mistakenly convict innocents. Gunshot residue (GSR) can be used as evidence … Continue reading Gunshot residue subject of DU research

Duquesne clinical adviser found dead of gunshot wound

By Julian Routh | Editor-in-Chief A clinical supervisor in the Duquesne psychology department was found dead of a gunshot wound Sept. 28 in Fayette County, according to a release by Pittsburgh police. Ryan Hunt, 40, of Observatory Hill, had been missing since Sept. 22 before he was found dead on state game land in German Township, according to police. The cause of death was a … Continue reading Duquesne clinical adviser found dead of gunshot wound