Deceased
Connon Kenneth Press
Demographics
33y, male
Coroner
Ryan
Date of death
2012-04-28
Finding date
2015-03-19
Cause of death
Gunshot wound to the head
AI-generated summary
A 33-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia, polysubstance dependence (amphetamines/cannabis), and chronic suicidal ideation died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He had been prescribed risperidone and prozac for psychotic symptoms and was experiencing significant paranoid delusions on the morning of his death. Post-mortem toxicology revealed extremely high methylamphetamine levels (3.1mg/kg, well above therapeutic range). The coroner found he was likely incapable of forming clear intent due to the combined effects of acute psychosis, drug intoxication, and chronic mental illness. The ambulance service appropriately prioritised life-saving intervention over scene preservation. Police investigation was thorough, though GSR testing of witnesses could have been considered until after interviews and autopsy results were available.
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