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Eric Perez

Case from Shelbyville, KY dated Nov 21, 2021

Victim Details

Eric Perez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Shelbyville

KY

2021-11-21

10

Eric

Perez

Accidental

07/07/2026

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In a quiet neighborhood in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the life of a 10-year-old boy named Eric Perez was tragically cut short on a Sunday afternoon. On November 21, 2021, police and emergency services were dispatched to a home on Zelkova Drive around 2:20 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Inside, they found young Eric suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital, but sadly, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • WLKY: Police believe 10-year-old’s shooting in Shelbyville was accidental, no charges for now
  • whas11.com: Shooting death of 10-year-old Shelbyville boy appears accidental; case sent to Commonwealth’s Attorney
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