Itchy Trigger Finger or Simple Suicide? Russian Officer Reportedly Shoots Himself In The Head By Scratching Nose With Loaded Gun

Russian investigators have concluded that a 23-year-old police officer killed himself when he scratched his nose . . . with a loaded gun. The officer was found under his desk with a fatal head wound.

The police appear eager to rule out suicide. However, I am a bit perplexed how forensic experts could conclude the dead man had a nose itch shortly before shooting himself in the head. They insist that, because he allegedly did not leave a suicide note, a nose itch is the only explanation. Notably, however, the door to the office was locked and no one was in the room.

We have certainly seen weapons used to lit cigarettes (here) and perform household chores (here). However, an itchy nose is not the easiest explanation in such a case.

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