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David Duffner

Case from Rancho-mirage, CA dated Feb 14, 2020

Victim Details

David Duffner

Male

Rancho-mirage

CA

2020-02-14

67

David

Duffner

06/24/2026

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Dr. David Duffner, a 67-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Rancho Mirage, California, tragically lost his life on February 14, 2020. Dr. Duffner was a well-respected physician with a career spanning over three decades. He was known for his dedication to his patients and his significant contributions to the medical community. On the morning of his death, Dr. Duffner was at his medical office in Rancho Mirage when he was fatally shot by Walter Carter, a 63-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs. Th ...
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  • Desert Sun: Rancho Mirage shooting: Dr. David Duffner slain by Walter Carter, sheriff says
  • Los Angeles Times: 2 dead in shooting at Rancho Mirage medical office building
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