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Brian Sadowsky

Case from Hesston, KS dated Feb 25, 2016

Victim Details

Brian E. Sadowsky

Male

White / Caucasian

Hesston

KS

2016-02-25

43

Brian

Sadowsky

06/27/2026

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On February 25, 2016, Brian Sadowsky, a 44-year-old White male, was fatally shot at his workplace, Excel Industries, in Hesston, Kansas. The tragic event was part of a larger shooting spree carried out by his co-worker, 38-year-old Cedric Ford. Just about an hour before the shooting, Sadowsky had been promoted to the position of Raptor Auto Tech. He had been an employee at the lawnmower manufacturing plant for nearly six years and also served as a safety representative.

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  • Gunman Kills 3 at Kansas Factory Before Dying in Shootout
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    Just thinking about Brian's recent promotion to Raptor Auto Tech makes his loss even more difficult ... ...Read More
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