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Dana Walker Jr

Death by Force
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Dana Walker Jr., a 27-year-old resident of Alachua, Florida, tragically lost his life on January 14, 2018. Walker, who was known for his involvement in basketball and football during his high school years at Santa Fe High School, was found unresponsive after being shot multiple times on a basketball court at Maude Lewis Park. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at UF Health Shands Hospital. His death marked a significant loss for his family and the community, as he was remembered ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dana Walker Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Alachua

    FL

    2018-01-14

    27

    Dana

    Walker Jr

    11/19/2025

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    I just can't stop thinking about the impact of Dana Walker Jr.'s murder on Maude Lewis Park, a place... ...Read More
    01/18/2025
    The ripple effects of Dana Walker Jr.’s tragic death have been felt far and wide throughout the co... ...Read More
    05/17/2024
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    06/25/2023
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