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Lester Inman

Case from Sanford, FL dated Dec 27, 2017

Victim Details

Lester Inman

Male

Black / African American

Sanford

FL

2017-12-27

18

Lester

Inman

06/27/2026

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Lester Inman, an 18-year-old African American male from Sanford, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 27, 2017. Lester was fatally shot while riding his bicycle near the intersection of Terry Lane and Scott Drive, just north of the Orlando Sanford International Airport. The incident occurred shortly after midnight as he was returning home from a party. Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots, and Lester was found with a gunshot wound to the head. His death marked the ninth homicide ...
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  • WESH: 18-year-old shot, killed riding bike in Sanford, police say
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