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Bradley J. Samsel

Death by Force
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On the evening of January 7, 2019, tragedy struck in Kansas City, Kansas, forever altering the lives of a family and a close-knit school community. Bradley J. Samsel, an 18-year-old male senior at Tonganoxie High School, was fatally shot in a devastating act of violence. The incident unfolded shortly before 8:40 p.m. in the 500 block of Freeman Avenue, a quiet residential area that was suddenly shattered by the sound of gunfire. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a grim t ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Bradley J. Samsel

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Kansas City

    KS

    2019-01-07

    18

    Bradley

    J. Samsel

    11/07/2025

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