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William Lewis Corporon

Case from Overland Park, KS dated Apr 13, 2014

Victim Details

William Lewis Corporon

Male

Overland Park

KS

2014-04-13

69

William

Lewis Corporon

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On a rainy Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014, William Lewis Corporon, a 69-year-old male physician, drove his grandson to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas. They were arriving for his 14-year-old grandson's audition for "KC Superstar," a local singing competition. As they pulled into the rear parking lot, their car was suddenly ambushed by a gunman who opened fire. Dr. Corporon was struck by a shotgun blast to the head and died at the scene. His grandson, Reat ...
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    I keep thinking about how close the bond must have been between Dr. Corporon and his grandson, Reat.... ...Read More
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