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Sean Adler

Case from Thousand-oaks, CA dated Nov 07, 2018

Victim Details

Sean Adler

Male

White / Caucasian

Thousand-oaks

CA

2018-11-07

48

Sean

Adler

07/18/2026

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Sean Adler, a 48-year-old resident of Thousand Oaks, California, tragically lost his life on November 7, 2018, during a mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill. Adler, a married father of two, was working as a security guard at the bar on the night of the incident. Known for his dedication and protective nature, Adler attempted to disarm the gunman, an act of bravery that ultimately cost him his life. His heroic efforts, however, allowed many patrons to escape the deadly attack, saving numer ...
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  • Thousand Oaks shooting - Wikipedia
  • Imperial Valley Press Online: Calipatria woman’s brother wounded in mass shooting
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