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Lucas Templin

Case from Frazeysburg, OH dated Jun 17, 2014

Victim Details

Lucas Templin

Male

White / Caucasian

Frazeysburg

OH

2014-06-17

11

Lucas

Templin

07/08/2026

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Lucas Xander Templin, an 11-year-old boy from Frazeysburg, Ohio, tragically died on June 17, 2014. Lucas was born on June 6, 2003, in Zanesville, Ohio, and was a student at Frazeysburg Elementary School. He was known for his love of the outdoors, soccer, biking, and playing with Legos and Bionicles. Lucas was also very close to his best friend, who accidentally shot him while they were playing together at the friend's house.

The incident occurred when Lucas and his best friend found a loa ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Boy accidentally kills best friend with gun they found in Muskingum County home
  • Frazeysburg in shock after death of Lucas Templin
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