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Unlike classical firearm injuries, they usually lack external findings typical of close or intermediate\u2010range gunshot wounds, which complicates diagnosis, medico\u2010legal evaluation, and judicial processes. Children and other vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, leading to preventable mortality and significant medico\u2010legal and social implications. We report the case of an 11\u2010month\u2010old infant who died after being struck by a falling bullet during a wedding celebration. The external examination revealed only a small entrance wound without soot deposition or tattooing. At autopsy, a depressed fracture of the right parietal bone was identified. The bullet penetrated through the parietal lobe and caused fatal damage at the level of the medulla oblongata. Falling bullets lose their initial velocity and rotational stability during ascent and descent, resulting in yaw and cavitation effects upon impact. Despite relatively low kinetic energy, these mechanisms can produce devastating intracranial injuries, particularly in children with thinner and more elastic skulls. Falling bullets are entirely preventable causes of death and injury. Effective legislation, strict enforcement, community\u2010based awareness campaigns, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential to reduce their occurrence. 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