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Thomas Shepherd

Case from Rome, NY dated Aug 19, 2017

Victim Details

Thomas E Shepherd Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Rome

NY

2017-08-19

25

Thomas

Shepherd

08/01/2026

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In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Rome, New York, the life of 25-year-old Thomas E. Shepherd, Jr. was tragically cut short. On August 19, 2017, police responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Woodrow Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered Shepherd on the ground with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Rome Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect, 35-year-old Robert Coffin. It was revealed ...
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  • Uticaod: Rome police identify suspect in homicide
  • Thomas E Shepherd Jr, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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