Attorney general : Peterson shot himself twice in the chin , once in front of the head . Forensic work on body will take several days . The fourth gunshot wound , Van Hollen said , struck Peterson in the left bicep and appeared to have been fired from a rifle `` at some distance . '' Shots to deputy 's head ` ` consistent with self - inflicted wounds '' After killing six people at party , Peterson drove around , confessed to friends .
Attorney general : Peterson shot himself twice in the chin , once in front of the head . Forensic work on body will take several days . Shots to deputy 's head ` ` consistent with self - inflicted wounds '' After killing six people at party , Peterson drove around , confessed to friends .