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James Gilson

Case from Sanford, FL dated Jul 18, 2017

Victim Details

James Gilson

Male

Black / African American

Sanford

FL

2017-07-18

28

James

Gilson

07/01/2026

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James Gilson, a 28-year-old man from Sanford, FL, died on July 18, 2017, from a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred at the Wyndham Place apartment complex. According to reports, the altercation began over a disagreement involving a cigar and escalated when Joseph Irwin, 33, accused Gilson of attempting to sexually assault his girlfriend. Irwin claimed that he retrieved a gun from his girlfriend's purse after seeing Gilson's actions. During the confrontation, Gilson allegedly punche ...
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  • WKMG: Fight over cigar led to fatal Sanford shooting, police say
  • WESH: 1 dead in shooting at Sanford apartment complex, police say
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