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18-Year-Old Male Dies by Gunshot

Date Posted: 07/24/2024

18-Year-Old Male Dies by Gunshot


On Monday, July 22nd, 2024, Crawford County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence in the Leasburg area for a report of an 18-year-old male shooting victim. The man was airlifted to a St Louis area Hospital, having sustained a single gunshot injury to his head. The young man was pronounced dead on Tuesday, July 23rd. This investigation remains open by the Crawford County Coroner's office. However, preliminary findings indicate this was a self-inflicted injury, and there is no threat to area residents.
The victim is identified as Nicholas Rellihan of Arnold, Mo.


Cause of Death: Gunshot injury
Manner of Death: Suicide


No further information will be released by this office at this time.

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