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Timothy J. Wall

Death by Force
Case Description
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Timothy J. Wall, a 15-year-old from Massapequa, NY, tragically lost his life on May 1, 1958. The incident occurred in a high school washroom where Timothy was fatally shot by his classmate, Bruce Zator, also 15 years old. The shooting was the culmination of a bitter feud between the two boys. According to reports, Bruce Zator confronted Timothy in the washroom and shot him in the chest with a shotgun, reportedly saying, "This is for you, Timmy, you creep," before pulling the trigger. The attack ...Read More
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  • L.I. YOUTH IN SLAYING GETS 10 TO 20 YEARS (Published 1958)
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    Victim Details

    Timothy J. Wall

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Massapequa

    NY

    1958-05-01

    15

    Timothy

    J. Wall

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been digging into the background of the Zator family? I was thinking about Bruce's a... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    I came across an old newspaper clipping while researching this case, and it mentioned that a teacher... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
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