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John Watson

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated Dec 19, 2020

Victim Details

John Christopher Watson

Male

Black / African American

Fort-lauderdale

FL

2020-12-19

45

John

Watson

07/12/2026

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John Christopher Watson, a 45-year-old resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on December 19, 2020. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. in the 600 block of Northwest 3rd Avenue. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, Watson was walking in the area when he was approached by an unknown man who pulled out a gun and fired multiple times at him. Watson was pronounced dead at the scene. This tragic event happened just days before Watson's 46th birthday, which he would h ...
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  • WPLG: Fort Lauderdale police looking for shooter in weekend killing
  • John Christopher Watson, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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