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Dennis Overacker

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a tragic day in June of 2019, the life of Dennis Overacker, a 61-year-old White/Caucasian male, was cut short in a wave of violence that swept through White Swan, Washington. The events of June 8 unfolded as a shooting rampage that claimed the lives of four other individuals, leaving a community in shock and a family grappling with a senseless loss. Overacker, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his big heart and willingness to help others, was fatally shot during the inciden ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dennis Overacker

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    White Swan

    WA

    2019-06-08

    61

    Dennis

    Overacker

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else read about the incredibly emotional impact statements delivered by the victims' fami... ...Read More
    05/11/2023
    Has anyone else heard about the role of community support in the aftermath of the White Swan shootin... ...Read More
    03/30/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the community response after the tragic events last June in White Swa... ...Read More
    01/07/2023
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