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Charlie Andrus

Case from Waterloo, NY dated Jul 10, 2018

Victim Details

Charlie Andrus

Male

White / Caucasian

Waterloo

NY

2018-07-10

45

Charlie

Andrus

07/23/2026

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In the summer of 2018, the life of 45-year-old Charlie Andrus of Seneca Falls, a flooring installer and father, was tragically cut short. On July 10th, Andrus was shot and killed in Waterloo, New York. The male victim was not the only person targeted in this violent encounter. Fifty-three-year-old Lori McConnell also lost her life, and another woman, Karen Zdunko, was shot but fortunately survived her injuries.

The incident was the result of a violent ambush orchestrated by Emerson Tohafj ...
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  • WHAM: Family of Waterloo victim claims mothers calls for help were mishandled
  • Ithaca Journal: State Police ID second Waterloo homicide victim
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