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Luke Prendergast

Case from Clearwater, FL dated May 17, 2017

Victim Details

Luke Prendergast

Male

White / Caucasian

Clearwater

FL

2017-05-17

19

Luke

Prendergast

07/15/2026

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Luke Prendergast, a 19-year-old male from Clearwater, FL, tragically died on May 17, 2017. According to reports, Luke Prendergast died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the Shoot Straight gun range in Pinellas Park. On the evening of May 17, Prendergast, who was homeless at the time, visited the gun range with another man he had met earlier that day at Treasure Island beach. Surveillance footage from the range showed Prendergast engaging in target practice before turning the gun on himself. ...
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  • Clearwater, FL Patch: Man, 19, Dead After Shooting Himself At Gun Range: Cops
  • WFLA: Police: Man intentionally shoots self at Pinellas Park gun range
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    It's been over six years since the tragic passing of Luke Prendergast, and my heart goes out to his ... ...Read More
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