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Ervin Gerard Sims Jr

Case from Marianna, FL dated Jan 26, 2018

Victim Details

Ervin Gerard Sims, Jr

Male

Black / African American

Marianna

FL

2018-01-26

6

Ervin

Gerard Sims Jr

07/04/2026

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Ervin Gerard Sims Jr., a 6-year-old African American boy from Marianna, Florida, tragically died on January 26, 2018, after being accidentally shot in the head by a family member. The incident occurred at their home in Marianna, located in Florida's Panhandle. The young boy was immediately air-lifted to Pensacola for treatment but succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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  • Six-year-old dies after accidental shooting in Marianna
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