Patrick "PJ" Landers Jr., age 12

Lost to gun violence on July 12, 2023 in Damascus, Oregon.

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Father speaks out after 12-year-old son's violent death in Damascus murder-suicide
oregonlive: ‘It cost my son his life’: Father of 12-year-old killed in Damascus murder-suicide says the death could’ve been prevented
kgw.com: Father speaks out after 12-year-old son's violent death in Damascus murder-suicide
KPIC: Father of 12-year-old boy killed in suspected murder-suicide in Damascus speaks out

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Damascus, OR - July 28, 2015