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Paul Shuping

Case from Durham, NC dated Feb 15, 2017

Victim Details

Paul Shuping

Male

White / Caucasian

Durham

NC

2017-02-15

63

Paul

Shuping

07/13/2026

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Paul Shuping, a 63-year-old Navy veteran, tragically ended his life on February 15, 2017, in Durham, North Carolina. Shuping, who was a white male, parked his car at the Durham VA Medical Center and used an old family .22-caliber rifle to commit suicide. His body was not discovered until six days later. Shuping's death highlights the struggles many veterans face in obtaining disability benefits and the emotional toll it can take on them.

Shuping had been fighting for disability benefits f ...
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  • Washington Free Beacon: Navy Veteran Takes His Own Life After VA Denied Him Full Disability Benefits
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    The news of Paul Shuping's passing hit me hard, not just because of the circumstances, but because i... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else know Paul through his work with the animal therapy program at the Durham VA? It’s ... ...Read More
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