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Clifton Hafner

Case from Deland, FL dated Apr 23, 2021

Victim Details

Clifton Hafner

Male

White / Caucasian

Deland

FL

2021-04-23

27

Clifton

Hafner

07/03/2026

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Clifton Hafner, a 27-year-old male from New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on April 23, 2021, in the Spring Hill area near DeLand, Florida. The incident occurred in the 600 block of West Ida Street. According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Hafner was sitting in a parked vehicle when he was approached by several suspects with their faces covered. The suspects opened fire, causing Hafner to flee from the vehicle. Despite his attempt to escape, he was shot multiple t ...
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  • WKMG: Deputies identify victim in DeLand deadly shooting, search for suspects continues, Volusia County sheriff says
  • Man sitting in parked vehicle shot to death near DeLand, sheriff's office says
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