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Samuel Mayes

Case from Palatka, FL dated Feb 14, 2021

Victim Details

Samuel Mayes

Male

Black / African American

Palatka

FL

2021-02-14

43

Samuel

Mayes

07/06/2026

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Samuel Mayes, a 43-year-old African American man from Palatka, Florida, tragically lost his life on February 14, 2021. The incident occurred on a Saturday afternoon when Palatka police responded to a shooting in the 300 block of North 11th Street. Upon arrival, officers found Samuel Mayes suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was immediately transported to the Putnam Community Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

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  • The Florida Times-Union: Palatka man shot in head, killed on Saturday; woman arrested at scene
  • WJXT: Palatka woman charged with second degree homicide
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