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Eric Cole

Case from Crown-point, IN dated Aug 05, 2017

Victim Details

Name

Eric Cole

Gender

Male

City

Crown-point

State

IN

Date Of Death

2017-08-05

Age At Death

4

First Name

Eric

Last Name

Cole

Last Updated

07/22/2026

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 ...

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nwitimes.com: Police: 4-year-old boy shoots self after finding a gun at babysitter's house in Crown Point

Eric James Cole Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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