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Michael Cattron III

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Cattron III, a 6-year-old boy from Villa Park, IL, tragically died on December 6, 2014, due to an accidental gunshot wound. The incident occurred at his home in an unincorporated area near Villa Park. Michael, who was watching cartoons at the time, was shot in the head by his young cousin who was playing with a gun. The boy was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m. at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot ...Read More
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  • NBC 7 San Diego: Boy, 6, Accidentally Shot and Killed by Cousin
  • Boy, 6, Killed in Accidental Shooting in West Suburbs - NBC Chicago
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    Victim Details

    Michael Cattron III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Villa-park

    IL

    2014-12-06

    6

    Michael

    Cattron III

    11/11/2025

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    08/05/2024
    I can't shake the feeling of sorrow for Michael Cattron's family. Losing a child under such tragic c... ...Read More
    05/03/2024
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