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Gavin Hall

Case from Lincoln, NE dated Jul 04, 2020

Victim Details

Gavin Hall

Male

White / Caucasian

Lincoln

NE

2020-07-04

20

Gavin

Hall

Accidental

07/12/2026

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Gavin Hall, a 20-year-old White male, died on July 4, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska, from a single gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred at a small gathering of friends at a home he shared with his roommate.

His death was the result of a shooting that involved his friend and roommate, Zachariah Serna, who was also 20 years old at the time. Serna told investigators that he and Hall had been joking around and were struggling over a shotgun when it accidentally discharged. However, t ...
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  • JournalStar.com: Attorney for man arrested in death of friend says it was horrible accident
  • JournalStar.com: 18-year-old arrested in Lincoln killing
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    I came across this case and can't stop thinking about how complex these roommate dynamics can be. Be... ...Read More
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