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Luke James Botica

Case from Niles, MI dated Sep 30, 2023

Victim Details

Luke James Botica

Male

Niles

MI

2023-09-30

28

Luke

James Botica

Yes

07/13/2026

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In the late hours of September 30, 2023, a dispute ended in the tragic death of 28-year-old Luke James Botica in his home on North 12th Street in Niles, Michigan. Botica, a male, was shot and killed during an argument with another man. Responding to a call about a shooting, police discovered Botica with a gunshot wound to his head. He was quickly transported to Corewell Health Niles Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy later confirmed that the cause of death was the single gunshot ...
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  • https://www.wndu.com: Missouri man charged with open murder in Niles shooting case
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    Has anyone looked into the history between Luke Botica and Jamie Perry before this awful incident? I... ...Read More
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    I'm deeply troubled by the tragic situation surrounding Luke Botica's death. A detail that's not bei... ...Read More
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