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Gun tests 'matched Rhys wounds' Gun tests 'matched Rhys wounds'
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A gun allegedly used to kill Rhys Jones replicated the wounds he sustained in his shooting when it was fired during tests, a court heard. Forensic tests on a gun allegedly used to kill Rhys Jones replicated the wounds he sustained in his shooting, a court heard.
The 11-year-old was hit by one of three bullets fired across the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth Park, Liverpool, on August 22 2007.The 11-year-old was hit by one of three bullets fired across the car park of the Fir Tree pub in Croxteth Park, Liverpool, on August 22 2007.
Liverpool Crown Court heard how the fatal shot was fired by Crocky Crew gang member Sean Mercer.Liverpool Crown Court heard how the fatal shot was fired by Crocky Crew gang member Sean Mercer.
Mr Mercer, 18, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, denies murder.Mr Mercer, 18, of Good Shepherd Close, Croxteth, denies murder.
The court previously heard that Mr Mercer was firing at members of rival gang the Nogga Dogz when Rhys was killed.The court previously heard that Mr Mercer was firing at members of rival gang the Nogga Dogz when Rhys was killed.
Scientific testsScientific tests
The bullet entered through the 11-year-old's back, slightly above his left shoulder blade, before exiting through the front right side of his neck. The bullet entered through his back, slightly above his left shoulder blade, before exiting through the front right side of his neck.
On Friday, the jury heard the bullet hit Rhys "partially or fully sideways-on".On Friday, the jury heard the bullet hit Rhys "partially or fully sideways-on".
Neil Flewitt QC, prosecuting, said the bullet produced a "keyhole effect" on his body which tests on the .455 Smith and Wesson replicated.Neil Flewitt QC, prosecuting, said the bullet produced a "keyhole effect" on his body which tests on the .455 Smith and Wesson replicated.
He said: "The scientist used the revolver to test-fire three of the .45 Colt cartridges found with it.He said: "The scientist used the revolver to test-fire three of the .45 Colt cartridges found with it.
"His tests revealed that the bullets produced the same distinctive 'keyhole' effect that he had identified on Rhys Jones's football shirt.""His tests revealed that the bullets produced the same distinctive 'keyhole' effect that he had identified on Rhys Jones's football shirt."
Mr Flewitt told the jury this seemed to be caused because the bullet was undersized by 0.08mm and the rifling of the revolver was worn.Mr Flewitt told the jury this seemed to be caused because the bullet was undersized by 0.08mm and the rifling of the revolver was worn.
The trial continues.The trial continues.