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Michael James Hector Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael James Hector Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, tragically lost his life on the evening of November 26, 2019, in Plant City, Florida. The Plant City Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the vicinity of 1009 West Washington Street around 9:25 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hector lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite their efforts, Hector was pronounced dead at the scene. The immediate response from law enforcement included ...Read More
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  • WFTS: Person dies in shooting in Plant City, police say
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    Victim Details

    Michael James Hector Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Plant-city

    FL

    2019-11-26

    24

    Michael

    James Hector Jr

    11/05/2025

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    08/24/2024
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    08/09/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Hector's case lately, especially how it shook the community. I rememb... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
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