Shooting Incident Reconstruction

This course of instruction provides the experienced detective or crime scene investigator with the skills necessary to recognize and properly document the unique attributes of a shooting scene, the dynamic relationship between the scene and the injuries received by the victim(s), as well as the analytical skills necessary to reconstruct the scene to potentially determine position of shooter(s), victim(s) and critical evidence as well as sequence of events. These skills may be employed during active investigations to determine the likely sequence of events and positions to analyze victim, witness and shooter statements to determine veracity and develop investigative leads as well as to develop a product and basis for testimony during criminal or civil judicial proceedings.