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Gary Bear Runner

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of September 2, 2024, in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, 17-year-old Gary Bear Runner, a male described by loved ones as a sharing, caring, and outgoing young man, lost his life in a tragic incident involving a firearm. He was known for his creative, athletic, and comical nature, a young man with a heart for what he loved and believed in.

The events of that night unfolded at an abandoned trailer where Bear Runner was gathered with three friends, including 19-year-old Daeshawn Poo ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Gary Bear Runner

    Male

    Native American / American Indian

    Pine Ridge

    SD

    2024-09-02

    17

    Gary

    Bear Runner

    11/05/2025

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    Has anyone else noticed the lack of detailed updates in Gary Bear Runner’s case? It's really puzzl... ...Read More
    05/10/2025
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