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Jason Hernandez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jason Hernandez, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on March 26, 2021, in Avon Park, Florida. The incident occurred on a basketball court located off Fred Conner Street. According to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting at the location around 6:15 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Jason Hernandez lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. ...Read More
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  • https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/05/43/97/01697/03-30-2021.pdf
  • Mid Florida Newspapers: Desoto case leads to continuances in Highlands County
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    Victim Details

    Jason Hernandez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Avon-park

    FL

    2021-03-26

    43

    Jason

    Hernandez

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was reading about Jason Hernandez's tragic passing, and something that has really stuck with me is... ...Read More
    11/08/2023
    Has anyone heard any updates on the basketball court shooting in Avon Park? I’ve been following th... ...Read More
    08/12/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the witness situation in Jason Hernandez's case. It's beyond diffic... ...Read More
    06/10/2023
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