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Israel Monroy

Case from Henderson, KY dated Jun 25, 2008

Victim Details

Israel Monroy

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Henderson

KY

2008-06-25

29

Israel

Monroy

06/25/2026

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In the summer of 2008, a tragic event unfolded in Henderson, Kentucky, cutting short the life of Israel Monroy. A 29-year-old Hispanic male, Monroy was one of the victims in a devastating workplace shooting that stunned the community. The incident took place at the Atlantis Plastics plant, a local manufacturer, where the quiet of the night shift was shattered by gunfire.

The events of that Wednesday began to spiral after an employee, Wesley Neal Higdon, was involved in an argument with hi ...
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  • Witnesses describe chaotic scene at Ky. plant - NBC News
  • US: Workplace shooting leaves six dead in Henderson, Kentucky
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