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Jacob Shedlock

Case from Wilkes-barre, PA dated Nov 23, 2018

Victim Details

Jacob Shedlock

Male

White / Caucasian

Wilkes-barre

PA

2018-11-23

18

Jacob

Shedlock

07/27/2026

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Jacob Shedlock, an 18-year-old male from Laurel Run, Wilkes-Barre, PA, tragically passed away on November 23, 2018, from a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident was ruled a homicide by Luzerne County Coroner William Lisman after an autopsy performed by forensic pathologist Dr. Gary Ross. Shedlock was found at 768 N. Pennsylvania Ave. just before 11 p.m. and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

The investigation revealed that Shedlock's death was c ...
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  • https://www.timesleader.com/news/726089/teenager-charged-in-wilkes-barre-fatal-shooting
  • https://www.timesleader.com/news/725859/autopsy-laurel-run-teen-died-from-gunshot-wound-to-chest
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    I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy underscores the importance of gun safety, especially am... ...Read More
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