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Phillip Edward Esslinger III

Case from Aransas-pass, TX dated Apr 20, 2024

Victim Details

Phillip Edward Esslinger III

Male

White / Caucasian

Aransas-pass

TX

2024-04-20

18

Phillip

Edward Esslinger III

Yes

06/22/2026

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On the evening of April 19, 2024, 18-year-old Phillip Edward Esslinger III was fatally shot in the chest at a residence in the 500 block of West Yoakum Avenue in Aransas Pass, Texas. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Initially, the incident was reported as an accidental shooting involving a shotgun that discharged while being handled by another individual at the scene. However, upon further investigation, authorities determin ...
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  • kiiitv.com: Man pronounced dead after accidental shotgun discharge in Aransas Pass
  • Phillip Esslinger III Obituary | Apr 19, 2024 | Aransas Pass, TX
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