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Willie Lee Slater Jr

Death by Force
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Willie Lee Slater Jr., aged 44, tragically lost his life on April 9, 2022, in Christmas, Florida. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when deputies responded to a call on St. Nicholas Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Slater with fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Initially, there was some confusion regarding his age, but authorities later confirmed his identity and age. The same night, a second shooting was reported at a nearby Circle K, where a w ...Read More
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  • Orlando Sentinel: 2 shot, 1 fatal, in Christmas, Orange deputies say
  • WESH: Overnight shootings within blocks of each other leaves 1 dead, another injured
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    Victim Details

    Willie Lee Slater Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Christmas

    FL

    2022-04-09

    44

    Willie

    Lee Slater Jr

    12/03/2025

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    I keep thinking about the timeline and how it played out in those early morning hours on St. Nichola... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
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