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Luther Ward Jr

Case from Palatka, FL dated Sep 03, 2022

Victim Details

Luther Ward Jr

Male

Black / African American

Palatka

FL

2022-09-03

26

Luther

Ward Jr

06/26/2026

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Luther Ward Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Palatka, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 3, 2022. He was killed in a shooting incident outside Vick’s Supper Club on US 17 and North 18th Street. The incident, which occurred late on a Saturday night, resulted from an argument that escalated into gunfire. In addition to Luther Ward Jr., another individual was killed, two people were critically injured, and a fifth person was severely hurt after being beaten with a blunt object. The Pala ...
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  • firstcoastnews.com: Police provide update on living victims, identify deceased victims in shooting and battery in Palatka
  • WJXT: ‘I just don’t understand’: Mother of man killed in Palatka shooting mourns death
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