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Paul Weston, a 26-year-old male, tragically lost his life on January 17, 1987, in Shelby, North Carolina. He was one of three men killed in a mass shooting at the Shelby III Adult Bookstore, which was known for its gay clientele. The incident also left two other men seriously wounded.
The investigation into Paul Weston's death revealed that the attack was a hate crime targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Three or four masked gunmen entered the bookstore, ordered the men inside to lie face-down ...Read More
The investigation into Paul Weston's death revealed that the attack was a hate crime targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Three or four masked gunmen entered the bookstore, ordered the men inside to lie face-down ...Read More
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Paul Weston
Male
Shelby
NC
1987-01-17
26
Paul
Weston
11/22/2025
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I can’t stop thinking about the aftermath of the Shelby III Adult Bookstore shooting. The fact tha... ...Read More
04/14/2024
04/14/2024
I've been reading a lot about the Shelby mass shooting, and my heart goes out to the families and fr... ...Read More
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
