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Samnang Kok

Case from Tacoma, WA dated Jan 03, 2007

Victim Details

Samnang Kok

Male

Tacoma

WA

2007-01-03

17

Samnang

Kok

06/20/2026

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In the chill of a January morning in Tacoma, Washington, on the day students returned to Foss High School from winter break, tragedy irrevocably altered the lives of many. On January 3, 2007, 17-year-old Samnang Kok, a male student known for his joyful nature and dedication to his young son, was shot and killed in a school hallway just before the first bell. The sudden violence shattered the routine of a typical school day, leaving a community in shock and mourning.

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  • Student arrested in Tacoma shooting - The Spokesman-Review
  • Foss High School killer gets 23-year prison term - KOMO News
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    I’ve been reading about Samnang Kok’s case, and I can’t help but think about how his life was ... ...Read More
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    I've been reading up on the tragic case of Samnang Kok, and it’s clear how deeply he was loved by ... ...Read More
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