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Nicholas Mills

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 29, 2019, Nicholas Mills, a 19-year-old male from Columbia, PA, tragically lost his life due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred at Mills' residence on North Third Street, where he was hosting a gathering with friends. The suspect, 17-year-old Antonio Acosta, was present at the apartment and was playing with a handgun he found between the couch cushions. Witnesses reported that Acosta removed the magazine from the gun and pointed it at Mills, claiming he thought the gun was unload ...Read More
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  • WGAL: UPDATE: Police ID teen suspect, victim in last night's fatal shooting
  • LancasterOnline: 17-year-old charged in Monday night's fatal shooting in Columbia Borough [video, updates]
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    Victim Details

    Nicholas Mills

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Columbia

    PA

    2019-07-29

    19

    Nicholas

    Mills

    11/16/2025

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