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Shiv Patel

Case from Avon, IN dated Jul 05, 2020

Victim Details

Name

Shiv Patel

Gender

Male

Race

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

City

Avon

State

Date Of Death

2020-07-05

Age At Death

First Name

Shiv

Last Name

Patel

Last Updated

07/14/2026

Case Description

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In the summer of 2020, a quiet neighborhood in Avon, Indiana, was shaken by a tragedy that unfolded within the walls of a family home. Seven-year-old Shiv Patel, a young boy known for his bright spirit, lost his life on July 5th. The devastating event came to light when police were called for a welfare check at a residence in the Lexington Woods subdivision.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered a heartbreaking scene. Inside the home, they found the bodies of young Shiv and his 41-year- ...

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wthr.com: Avon police say mother killed child before taking her own life

Fox 59: UPDATE: 7-year-old shot, killed by mom in murder-suicide, Avon police say

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Shiv Patel

Case from Avon, IN dated Jul 05, 2020

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