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Olivia Hummel

Case from Hobart, IN dated Jun 10, 2017

Victim Details

Olivia Hummel

Female

White / Caucasian

Hobart

IN

2017-06-10

9

Olivia

Hummel

07/06/2026

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In a tragic incident in Hobart, Indiana, nine-year-old Olivia Hummel, a female, died from a gunshot wound to the head. The fatal event occurred when her father, Eric Hummel, was demonstrating gun safety to his two sons. Believing the handgun to be unloaded, he pointed it at his daughter and pulled the trigger. The firearm discharged, fatally injuring Olivia.

The incident unfolded as Eric Hummel was reportedly teaching his sons about the dangers of firearms, emphasizing that they should ne ...
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  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Hobart police: Charges sought in 9-year-old's shooting death
  • Community remembers Hobart girl, 9, shot by father - ABC7 Chicago
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