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Chris Perez

Case from Macungie, PA dated Apr 08, 2017

Victim Details

Chris Perez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Macungie

PA

2017-04-08

17

Chris

Perez

07/10/2026

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Chris Perez, a 17-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Allentown, PA, tragically died on April 8, 2017, in Macungie, PA. The incident occurred at a home on Orchard Road in Lower Macungie Township, where a group of teenagers was reportedly playing with a hunting rifle. According to reports, Chris asked if the gun was loaded and was told it was not, but when the rifle was passed around, it discharged, hitting him in the stomach. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Lehigh Valley Ho ...
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  • themorningcall.com: Aunt says teens were 'playing around' with hunting rifle that killed nephew; DA investigating
  • WFMZ: 17-year-old dies after apparent accidental shooting in Lower Macungie
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