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Caden Cade Thomas Hartwig

Case from Garner, IA dated Aug 14, 2016

Victim Details

Caden Cade Thomas Hartwig

Male

White / Caucasian

Garner

IA

2016-08-14

10

Caden

Cade Thomas Hartwig

Accidental

06/24/2026

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Caden Cade Thomas Hartwig, a 10-year-old White male from Clear Lake, Iowa, died after an incident that occurred on August 14, 2016. The event took place at a shooting range in Garner, Iowa, where he was accidentally shot with a pellet gun. Caden was born on June 11, 2006.

Following the accidental shooting, Caden was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines for medical treatment. He passed away at the hospital on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. His death was determined to be the result ...
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  • KCCI: Boy identified in deadly shooting range accident
  • Mason City Globe Gazette: Child shot at Garner shooting range

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    Has anyone looked into the type of supervision provided at the range that day? I can’t imagine how... ...Read More
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