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Bentley Thomas Koch

Case from Saylorsburg, PA dated Jun 18, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Bentley Thomas Koch

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Saylorsburg

State

PA

Date Of Death

2017-06-18

Age At Death

4

First Name

Bentley

Last Name

Thomas Koch

Last Updated

07/04/2026

Case Description

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Bentley Thomas Koch, a 4-year-old boy from Saylorsburg, PA, tragically died on June 18, 2017, after accidentally shooting himself in the face with an unsecured handgun. Bentley was the only son of Ryan P. Koch and Alexis Antonini. He was known for his love of matchbox cars, remote control cars, fidget spinners, four-wheelers, watching Paw Patrol, riding his bike and scooter, swimming, and playing baseball.

The incident occurred at the family home in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County. P ...

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lehighvalleylive.com: Local firefighter's 4-year-old dies after shooting self, authorities say

WNEP.com: Troopers: 4-Year-Old Boy Dead After Accidentally Shooting Himself

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Forum Posts (3)

I have been following Bentley's case closely, and I can't help but think about the implications this... ...Read More
11/16/2024

I'm really struggling with how tragic Bentley's story is. I just can't imagine the pain his family i... ...Read More
02/07/2024

I've been thinking deeply about the impact of little Bentley's passing on his community. It's so inc... ...Read More
05/16/2023

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