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Donald Smodic

Case from Meyersdale, PA dated Apr 21, 2018

Victim Details

Donald Smodic

Male

White / Caucasian

Meyersdale

PA

2018-04-21

57

Donald

Smodic

07/07/2026

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Donald Smodic, a 57-year-old man from Apollo, Pennsylvania, tragically died on April 21, 2018, in Meyersdale, PA. According to police reports, Smodic was involved in an altercation with a friend at a hunting cabin in Larimer Township. After the altercation, he began loading his vehicle with his belongings, which included two semi-automatic long guns and ammunition. However, he then removed the firearms, loaded them, and began shooting into the cabin, firing approximately 121 rounds.

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  • TribLIVE.com: State police find Apollo man dead after incident at Somerset hunting cabin
  • PennLive.com: Man fired more than 100 shots into hunting cabin after dispute with friend: State police
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