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Mark Pointer

Case from Saint-petersburg, FL dated Aug 16, 2016

Victim Details

Mark Pointer

Male

Black / African American

Saint-petersburg

FL

2016-08-16

25

Mark

Pointer

07/20/2026

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Mark Pointer, a 25-year-old African American male from Saint Petersburg, FL, was fatally shot on the night of August 16, 2016. Mark, who was also known by his stage name Benzo YB Ferrari, was a rapper from Tampa. The incident occurred near the St. Petersburg Public Library, where police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Mark Pointer and another individual, Julius Buchanan, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to Bayfront Hospital, where Mark P ...
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  • Tampa Bay Times: St. Petersburg police arrest second man in double shooting described as drug-related
  • 2 dead, 1 wounded in pair of St. Petersburg shootings
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