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Russell B. Beyer

Case from Aurora, IL dated Feb 15, 2019

Victim Details

Russell B. Beyer

Male

White / Caucasian

Aurora

IL

2019-02-15

47

Russell

B. Beyer

06/21/2026

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Russell B. Beyer, a 47-year-old white male from Yorkville, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 15, 2019, in a mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. Born on February 21, 1971, in Aurora, Russell had dedicated over 25 years of his life to working at Henry Pratt, where he served as a union shop chairman. His commitment to his job and his colleagues was well-known, and he was deeply respected within the company.

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  • Aurora, Illinois shooting - Wikipedia
  • ABC7 Chicago: Aurora shooting: 5 dead, multiple wounded including officers; gunman also dead
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