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Suspect Eric Basco Died by Self-Inflicted Gunshot

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC · How we work

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Eric Basco Dies

U.S. law enforcement confirmed that suspect Eric Basco died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the home invasion.
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said burglary was the primary motive for the attack.
81-year-old Bobby McGill was fatally shot with his own gun while confronting Eric Basco.
Peggy McGill escaped, called 911 and reported the intruder’s assault.
Coroner Pam Boman said Basco’s body will be sent for an official autopsy.

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Eric Basco Dies

U.S. law enforcement confirmed that suspect Eric Basco died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the home invasion.
Union County Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said burglary was the primary motive for the attack.
81-year-old Bobby McGill was fatally shot with his own gun while confronting Eric Basco.
Peggy McGill escaped, called 911 and reported the intruder’s assault.
Coroner Pam Boman said Basco’s body will be sent for an official autopsy.

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