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Will Hughes

Death by Force
Case Description
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Will Hughes, a 19-year-old male from Oakboro, NC, tragically lost his life on March 7, 2014, in what authorities have deemed an accidental shooting. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 600 block of East 1st Street. According to Oakboro Police Chief Joe Lowder, Hughes was with a friend who was showing him a gun when it accidentally discharged. Paramedics rushed Hughes to Stanly County Medical Center, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Oakboro-PD-Teen-accidentaly-killed-when-gun-fires-249139921.html
  • Investigators to meet with DA in teen's accidental shooting death
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    Victim Details

    Will Hughes

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Oakboro

    NC

    2014-03-07

    20

    Will

    Hughes

    12/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm really struggling to understand how these kinds of tragic accidents keep happening. It's incredi... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
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    08/29/2023
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