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Case Description
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In the summer of 2017, a heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Crown Point, Indiana, leading to the death of four-year-old Eric James Cole. The young boy was at the home of a babysitter on August 5th when he discovered a handgun. The firearm was located in a case under a bed in an upstairs room. Eric managed to open the case and handle the gun, which then discharged a single, fatal shot.

The child was rushed to Franciscan Health Crown Point, but tragically succumbed to his injuries shortly ...Read More
Victim Details

Eric Cole

Male

Crown-point

IN

2017-08-05

4

Eric

Cole

01/11/2026