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Elias Knapp

Case from Putnam-valley, NY dated Feb 03, 2019

Victim Details

Elias Knapp

Male

White / Caucasian

Putnam-valley

NY

2019-02-03

17

Elias

Knapp

07/21/2026

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Elias Orion Knapp, a 17-year-old male from Putnam Valley, died unexpectedly on February 3, 2019. Knapp was a senior at Putnam Valley High School. He was known as a loving son, grandson, brother, and friend who had a special connection with animals. He enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, camping, and riding his dirt bike.

On the evening of February 1, 2019, at his home on Ridge Avenue, Elias Knapp was with his girlfriend and two friends when he accidentally shot himself in the head. One of the ...
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  • Southeast-Brewster, NY Patch: Putnam Teen Accidentally Shoots Self, Dies: Sheriff
  • Mount Vernon Daily Voice: Area Teen Dies Of Apparent Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
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