self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
ˌself-in-ˈflik-təd 
: inflicted or caused by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
His staff problems are self-inflicted, the product of his poor judgment and bad choices.—
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police have not announced any arrests or suspects in the shooting, which was initially reported as possibly self-inflicted in a release sent to the media.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 15 July 2025
Investigators think the woman’s wound was self-inflicted, according to police.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Kevin John Gordon, 40, also had a fatal gunshot wound, which troopers said was self-inflicted.
—Mike Stunson
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Other shootings Two additional shootings that took place over the weekend are believed to be self-inflicted, an IMPD spokesperson said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 15 July 2025
Investigators think the woman’s wound was self-inflicted, according to police.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Kevin John Gordon, 40, also had a fatal gunshot wound, which troopers said was self-inflicted.
—Mike Stunson
july 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Other shootings Two additional shootings that took place over the weekend are believed to be self-inflicted, an IMPD spokesperson said.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
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“Self-inflicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-inflicted. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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self-inflicted
adjective
self-in·flict·ed
-in-ˈflik-təd
: inflicted by oneself
a self-inflicted wound
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