homicide (manner of death)

Death as a result of a volitional act or act of omission (e.g., injury, poisoning, gross neglect of a child) committed by another person to cause fear, harm, pain, or death. Intent to cause death is a common element but is not required for use of the manner of homicide. The classification of homicide for the purposes of death certification is a "neutral" term and neither indicates nor implies criminal intent, which remains a determination within the province of legal processes. 

NOTE There may be cases, such as acts of serious neglect (e.g., firing a bullet into the air) or application of force (e.g., restraint) that, in the opinion of the certifier, warrant the classification of homicide..