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Riley Kuznia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On New Year's Day in 2019, a promising young United States Marine's life was tragically cut short in what should have been the secure environment of his barracks in Washington, D.C. Riley Kuznia, a 20-year-old male, was on duty as a team leader for Guard Company at the historic Marine Barracks Washington, situated near the U.S. Capitol. Hailing from the small town of Karlstad, Minnesota, Kuznia was known for his positive attitude and his lifelong dream of being a soldier, a dream he realized aft ...Read More
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  • nydailynews.com: Guard who shot and killed Marine at D.C. Barracks put on administrative duty - NY Daily News
  • KMSP: 20-year-old Marine from Minnesota killed in New Year's Day shooting at D.C. Marine barracks
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    Victim Details

    Riley Kuznia

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Washington

    DC

    2019-01-01

    20

    Riley

    Kuznia

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Just read up on the tragic death of Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia, and I can't even begin to imagine th... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    I was reading about Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia's tragic death, and I can't imagine the pain his fami... ...Read More
    02/18/2024
    I'm so saddened by the loss of Lance Cpl. Riley S. Kuznia. As someone who deeply appreciates the sac... ...Read More
    09/05/2023
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