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Eric Xavier Degori

Case from Tulsa, OK dated Jan 05, 2019

Victim Details

Eric Xavier Degori

Male

White / Caucasian

Tulsa

OK

2019-01-05

15

Eric

Xavier Degori

06/23/2026

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In the winter of 2019, the life of 15-year-old Eric Xavier Degori was cut tragically short in a Tulsa, Oklahoma apartment. The pale, freckled, blonde-haired high school sophomore was known for a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh and was a cherished friend to many. On January 5th, what began as a day like any other ended in sorrow when Eric was accidentally shot and killed by a friend who was handling a rifle.

The news of the sudden and accidental nature of his death sent ripples ...
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  • KTUL: Tulsa police identify teen victim in 'accidental shooting'
  • KJRH: Police investigating deadly apartment shooting in south Tulsa
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