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Julian Hoffman

Case from West-mifflin, PA dated Aug 09, 2017

Victim Details

Julian Hoffman

Male

White / Caucasian

West-mifflin

PA

2017-08-09

6

Julian

Hoffman

07/25/2026

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Julian Michael Hoffman, a six-year-old boy from West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on August 9, 2017. Julian was a bright and funny child who had just finished kindergarten at Emerson Elementary. He was known for his firecracker attitude and his ability to make everyone around him laugh. Julian enjoyed playing video games, riding his bike, and watching movies.

On the day of his death, Julian was home alone with his older brother, who was ten years old. The older brother ha ...
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  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Police: 10-year-old boy fatally shoots 6-year-old brother while home alone in West Mifflin
  • Police: 6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Accidentally Shot By Older Brother
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