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Dana Walker Jr

Case from Alachua, FL dated Jan 14, 2018

Victim Details

Dana Walker Jr

Male

Black / African American

Alachua

FL

2018-01-14

27

Dana

Walker Jr

07/08/2026

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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 ...
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  • WGFL: Man shot to death on basketball court at Alachua park
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