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Carl L. Kern IV

Case from Denver, CO dated May 07, 2021

Victim Details

Carl L. Kern IV

Male

White / Caucasian

Denver

CO

2021-05-07

37

Carl

L. Kern IV

Yes

07/15/2026

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In the spring of 2021, a tragic and violent event cut short the life of 36-year-old Carl L. Kern IV in Denver, Colorado. On the morning of May 7th, police responded to a disturbance call at the Pembrooke on the Green apartments. Upon arrival, they discovered Kern in a grassy area, suffering from a puncture wound to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where an X-ray revealed he had been shot. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Carl Kern succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced de ...
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  • echovita.com: Carl L. Kern IV Obituary (1984 - 2021) | Denver, Colorado
  • KMGH: Man arrested in Denver homicide
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