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Matthew Kendall

Case from Huntingburg, IN dated Jul 22, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew Kendall

Male

White / Caucasian

Huntingburg

IN

2016-07-22

16

Matthew

Kendall

07/13/2026

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In the small town of Huntingburg, Indiana, the life of 16-year-old Matthew Wayne Kendall was cut tragically short on the night of Friday, July 22, 2016. A student at Southridge High School, Matthew was known for his love of music and his ability to bring laughter to those around him.

On that fateful evening, Matthew was at a friend's home on North Main Street. Just after 11:30 p.m., a call was made to the police reporting that a male had been shot. When officers arrived, they found Matthe ...
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  • Prosecuting Attorney's Office reviewing evidence, additional charges possible in teen shooting death
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