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Erin Halk

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 08, 2004

Victim Details

Erin Stoney Alexander Halk

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

OH

2004-12-08

29

Erin

Halk

06/29/2026

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On December 8, 2004, Erin Alexander Halk, a 29-year-old white male from Columbus, Ohio, was tragically killed during a mass shooting at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus. Halk, a former U.S. Marine and an employee of the venue, was working security and assisting with stage setup for the band Damageplan on the night of the incident.

The assailant, 25-year-old Nathan Gale, entered the club by scaling a six-foot fence and accessing the building through a patio door. During Damageplan's ...
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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Alrosa Villa rampage a decade ago has left scars, bonds among 3 men
  • Columbus nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
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    I’ve always been deeply moved by the stories of those who risk everything to protect others, and E... ...Read More
    11/15/2024
    Does anyone else think about the bravery of Erin Halk? It's gut-wrenching to think he was doing his ... ...Read More
    08/14/2024
    Every time I read about the Alrosa Villa tragedy, I can't help but be struck by the unbelievable cou... ...Read More
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