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On a tragic evening in Ironwood, Michigan, Helvi Puisto, a 47-year-old male, lost his life amidst a shocking outbreak of violence that claimed the lives of six others. The date was March 16, 1968, when a gunman's rampage shattered the peace of the small town. The night of terror unfolded across multiple locations, beginning at a residence on Airport Road and culminating in a tense confrontation at the Lake Road Tavern in Ironwood Township.

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Victim Details

Helvi Puisto

Male

Ironwood

MI

1968-03-16

47

Helvi

Puisto

01/23/2026