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Jesse Hayes

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • http://www.vindy.com/news/2015/may/14/leavittsburg-man-jailed-without-bond-reckless-homi/?newswatch
  • Tue. 11 a.m.: Shooting victim's name released - TribToday.com - News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Tribune Chronicle - Warren, OH
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    Victim Details

    Jesse Hayes

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Warren-township

    OH

    2015-05-10

    15

    Jesse

    Hayes

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else feel like the interviews conducted during the investigation might have missed some ... ...Read More
    02/10/2025
    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on Jesse's family and frie... ...Read More
    06/18/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Jesse Hayes and his family this week. It really makes you pause and r... ...Read More
    05/29/2023
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