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King Penro

Case from Merrillville, IN dated Dec 04, 2023

Victim Details

King Penro

Male

Black / African American

Merrillville

IN

2023-12-04

3

King

Penro

Accidental

07/22/2026

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In the quiet town of Merrillville, Indiana, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on the evening of December 4, 2023, leading to the death of a young boy named King Penro. At only three years old, the male child's life was cut tragically short by a gunshot wound. The event prompted a swift response from local law enforcement and paramedics, who were called to a residence in the 3100 block of West 79th Place at approximately 5:45 p.m.

Upon their arrival, they discovered that King Penro had sus ...
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  • WGN-TV: 3-year-old fatally shot in Merrillville ID’d
  • WIBC 93.1 FM: Toddler Shot, Killed in Merrillville Home
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    I can’t stop thinking about the neighbors in Merrillville and how they're coping with this tragedy... ...Read More
    09/15/2024
    It's incredibly tragic whenever a child loses their life, and my heart truly goes out to King Penro'... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
    I can't even begin to fathom the pain that King's family is experiencing right now. It's devastating... ...Read More
    12/16/2023
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