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When someone dies from getting shot, do the die from blood loss?
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Sometimes: Blood loss is one possible reason a person could die from one or more gunshot wounds. A critical organ could also be hit which may lead to death.
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Usually: the gun shot may hit a vital organ or a blood vessel and the bleed out rapidly. If it is in the head may damage the brain leading to death.
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