Coroner's Report

Summary

The subject is a male whitetail deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) of the family Cervidae) brought in DOA.

The subject was eviscerated en bloc to facilitate processing. Photo 1 shows the contents of both the thoracic and abdominal cavities. There is a dusting of show due to environmental conditions.

Examination of the visera showed extensive damage to the base of the heart caused by a bullet wound as can be seen in Photos 2 and 3.

Final Cause of Death

Shot through the heart.

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3