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Royce Gardner

Case from Kasilof, AK dated Oct 13, 2015

Victim Details

Royce Gardner

Male

White / Caucasian

Kasilof

AK

2015-10-13

46

Royce

Gardner

Yes

07/11/2026

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A White / Caucasian male, 46-year-old Royce Gardner, died on October 13, 2015 in Kasilof, Alaska, from an accidental gunshot wound. Alaska State Troopers responded to Gardner's home at about 8:54 a.m., after a report of a “gunshot wound.” Central Emergency Services arrived, and Gardner was pronounced dead on the scene. His body was later sent to the State Medical Examiner's office.

The circumstances of the death were that Gardner was working on a vehicle at his residence when the rev ...
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  • Kasilof man killed by accidental gunshot - Anchorage Daily News
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