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Samuel Thian Za Ling

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Nov 05, 2023

Victim Details

Samuel Thian Za Ling

Male

Asian

Indianapolis

IN

2023-11-05

23

Samuel

Thian Za Ling

07/27/2026

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In the heart of Indianapolis, a life was tragically cut short on November 5, 2023. Samuel Thian Za Ling, a 23-year-old male, was killed by an act of gun violence. His death is noted in an online obituary and a national memorial for victims of gun violence, which states that he was one of six people shot in an incident that day.

Information surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting that led to Samuel's death is not readily available in public online sources. Details regarding ...
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  • Obituary information for Samuel Thian Za Ling
  • WTTV CBS4Indy: 12 people shot in an 18-hour span during violent weekend in Indy
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