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Bernon D Shark Jr

Death by Force
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Bernon D. Shark Jr., a 14-year-old boy from Lamar, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on May 30, 1988. He was one of four victims in a horrific incident that took place at his family home. Bernon, along with his younger brother Ryan and his older brother Christopher , was shot in the head by their father, Bernon Shank Sr., who was the postmaster of Lamar. The incident was initially labeled as a triple murder-suicide, with police suspecting Christopher of the killings. However, further inves ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Bernon D Shark Jr

    Male

    Lamar

    PA

    1988-05-30

    14

    Bernon

    D Shark Jr

    11/15/2025

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