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Allen Troyer

Case from Smicksburg, PA dated Aug 06, 2015

Victim Details

Allen Troyer

Male

White / Caucasian

Smicksburg

PA

2015-08-06

21

Allen

Troyer

07/04/2026

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Allen Troyer, a 21-year-old Amish man from Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, tragically died on August 6, 2015, due to an accidental shooting. According to reports, Allen was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old cousin while they were in the northern Indiana County’s Amish community. The incident was described as a very tragic accident by local authorities.

Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman confirmed that the shooting was accidental and not a result of any malicious intent. As a result, ther ...
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  • WTAE: 21-year-old Amish man accidentally shot by cousin in Indiana County
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