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Steve Gagnon

Case from El-cerrito, CA dated Apr 03, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Steve Gagnon

Gender

Male

City

El-cerrito

State

CA

Date Of Death

2017-04-03

Age At Death

50

First Name

Steve

Last Name

Gagnon

Last Updated

06/23/2026

Case Description

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Steve Gagnon, a 50-year-old resident of El Cerrito, California, tragically lost his life on April 3, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and tragic. Gagnon was found dead in his home, having been fatally shot by his lifelong friend, Lance Paulson. The incident occurred when Paulson, who was 54 at the time, visited Gagnon's residence. According to police reports, the two friends were alone in the apartment when the shooting took place. The crime was discovered after G ...

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The Mercury News: After allegedly killing his lifelong friend, East Bay man survived a self-inflicted headshot. DA says it was all over $20,000 debt

East Bay Times: El Cerrito man fatally shot identified

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Forum Posts (3)

Reading about the Steve Gagnon case really hit me hard today, especially thinking about the key role... ...Read More
10/28/2024

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what might have been going through Lance Paulson's mind that... ...Read More
12/12/2023

I've been following the Gagnon case closely and can’t stop thinking about how money can complicate... ...Read More
01/05/2023

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