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Barretta Powell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Barretta Powell, a 43-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 26, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred on West Michigan Street, an area known for previous violent occurrences. Powell was critically injured in a shooting and succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Following a thorough investigation, two individuals ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Barretta Powell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Orlando

    FL

    2018-12-26

    43

    Barretta

    Powell

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been reading up on the cases related to gun violence in Orlando and came acr... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    It's so upsetting to read about what happened to Barretta Powell. While the arrests of Jillian Byson... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
    Has anyone else been following the trial of Jillian Bysong and Mikel Perry? I was reading up on the ... ...Read More
    01/10/2023
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