The bullet struck McLaughlin in the chest area. McLaughlin had many friends. A Donora police spokesman said the investigation has not ruled on whether the gun went off accidentally while handling the weapon. He attended public schools and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Donora. These materials may not be reproduced in any form nor used for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of the author.
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Paul M. McLaughlin.