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Oscar Gonzalez

Death by Force
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Oscar Gonzalez, an 18-year-old from Indianapolis, Indiana, tragically lost his life on May 4, 2016. The incident occurred near the Knights Inn motel on the east side of Indianapolis. According to reports, Gonzalez was involved in an altercation outside the motel, which escalated into a shooting. He was transported to Eskenazi Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Another individual was also injured in the incident, sustaining a gunshot wound to the foot.

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  • Indianapolis Star: 1 dead, another injured in motel shooting
  • Oscar Gonzalez, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Oscar Gonzalez

    Male

    Black / African American

    Indianapolis

    IN

    2016-05-04

    18

    Oscar

    Gonzalez

    11/27/2025

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