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Christopher Bonilla Sr.

Case from Lansing, MI dated Feb 16, 2025

Victim Details

Christopher Bonilla Sr.

Male

Lansing

MI

2025-02-16

45

Christopher

Bonilla Sr.

07/07/2026

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In the early hours of February 16, 2025, a fatal shooting inside a south Lansing entertainment club abruptly ended the life of 45-year-old Christopher Bonilla Sr. A lifelong resident of the city, Bonilla was a dedicated family man, married for three decades and a father to four, as well as a grandfather. He was known for his work as a material handler at Bridgewater Interiors.

The tragic events unfolded around 1 a.m. at Centerfolds, an establishment on Pennsylvania Avenue. An argument bet ...
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  • WLNS 6 News: Victim, suspect identified in early Sunday morning shooting in Lansing, police say
  • Charges filed; an update to a South Lansing shooting that left one man dead
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