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Michael Rackard

Case from Clearwater, FL dated Jan 28, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Rackard

Male

Black / African American

Clearwater

FL

2017-01-28

34

Michael

Rackard

06/22/2026

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Michael Rackard, a 34-year-old African American man from Clearwater, FL, died on February 2, 2017, after being shot on January 28, 2017. The incident occurred at the apartment he shared with his roommate, La'Mel Johnson, at 124 N. Jefferson Ave. in Clearwater. The two men had an argument that escalated into a physical altercation, during which Johnson allegedly shot Rackard. Rackard was immediately taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, where he succumbed to his injuries a few days later.
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  • Tampa Bay Times: Victim in Saturday Clearwater shooting has died, police upgrade warrant for suspected killer
  • Tampa Bay Times: Clearwater man shot by roommate after fight
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