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Jacob Peglow

Case from Waupaca, WI dated Jul 26, 2017

Victim Details

Jacob Peglow

Male

White / Caucasian

Waupaca

WI

2017-07-26

15

Jacob

Peglow

07/15/2026

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In the summer of 2017, the life of Jacob Peglow, a 15-year-old White male from Waupaca, Wisconsin, was tragically cut short. On July 26, what began as a day spent with friends took a devastating turn. Jacob, known for his contagious smile and active involvement in his community, was at a friend's home in the town of Farmington when he sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred in the early afternoon, shattering the quiet of the rural setting and forever altering the lives of two fami ...
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  • Post-Crescent Media: Waupaca sheriff says teen's shooting death 'absolutely awful'
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