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Riley Kuznia

Case from Washington, DC dated Jan 01, 2019

Victim Details

Riley Kuznia

Male

White / Caucasian

Washington

DC

2019-01-01

20

Riley

Kuznia

07/05/2026

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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 ...
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  • WTOP: Marine’s shooting death inside DC barracks being investigated as an accident | WTOP
  • WUSA: 20-year-old Marine identified as being fatally shot at Marine barracks in SE DC on New Year's Day
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    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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