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Michael Nugent

Death by Force
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Michael Nugent, a 21-year-old resident of San Diego, California, tragically lost his life on November 17, 2013, due to an accidental shooting. The incident occurred at a home in the Clairemont neighborhood, which also operated as the Orr Family Daycare. According to reports, the accident happened around 1 a.m. when a male family member was showing a gun to his longtime friend, Michael Nugent. The gun accidentally dropped to the ground and discharged, striking Nugent in the chest. Despite immedia ...Read More
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  • San Diego Union-Tribune: Fatal shooting occurred at home-based day care
  • NBC 7 San Diego: Guns Seized After Death at San Diego Daycare
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    Victim Details

    Michael Nugent

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    San-diego

    CA

    2013-11-17

    21

    Michael

    Nugent

    11/06/2025

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