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Ellis Kender

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 19, 2024, Ellis Kender, an 18-year-old from Howell, Michigan, tragically died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a local gun range. Reports indicate that Kender was alone at the Peacemakers Gun Range when the incident occurred. Emergency responders arrived shortly after being alerted and found him deceased at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest it was a suicide, although investigations were still ongoing to confirm all details.

Following the incident, ...Read More
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  • WEYI: 18-year-old dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound at gun range in Howell
  • Legacy.com: Ellis Kender Obituary - Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald’s Chapel - 2024
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    Victim Details

    Ellis Kender

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Howell

    MI

    2024-03-19

    18

    Ellis

    Kender

    Self-Inflicted

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else feel a chill down their spine reading about Ellis Kender's case? It’s just so hard... ...Read More
    10/19/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the tragic passing of Ellis Kender at the Peacemakers Gun Range. Having ... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
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