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Jesse Hayes

Case from Warren-township, OH dated May 10, 2015

Victim Details

Jesse Hayes

Male

White / Caucasian

Warren-township

OH

2015-05-10

15

Jesse

Hayes

06/23/2026

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On May 10, 2015, 15-year-old Jesse Hayes tragically died after being accidentally shot in the face by his 28-year-old cousin near Leavittsburg in Trumbull County, Ohio. The incident occurred on the night of May 9, 2015, when Jesse's cousin, who had been drinking and talking about hunting, showed Jesse a new shotgun and unintentionally pulled the trigger. The cousin claimed he didn't know the gun was loaded.

Authorities from Warren Township Police Department investigated the shooting. They ...
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  • Tue. 11 a.m.: Shooting victim's name released - TribToday.com - News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Tribune Chronicle - Warren, OH
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    Does anyone else feel like the interviews conducted during the investigation might have missed some ... ...Read More
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