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Daniel Osentkowski, an 11-year-old boy from Riverside, California, tragically lost his life on November 23, 1984. The incident occurred while Daniel was walking his 13-year-old cousin home from a neighborhood store. They were approached by a man in uniform who attempted to abduct Daniel's cousin. In a brave effort to protect her, Daniel intervened, kicking the attacker. Unfortunately, the assailant drew a pistol and fatally shot Daniel before fleeing the scene. The cousin provided the police wit ...Read More
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Daniel Osentkowski
Male
Riverside
CA
1984-11-23
11
Daniel
Osentkowski
11/22/2025





