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Cleveland Fulton

Case from Palatka, FL dated Feb 29, 2016

Victim Details

Cleveland Fulton

Male

Black / African American

Palatka

FL

2016-02-29

17

Cleveland

Fulton

07/10/2026

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Cleveland Fulton, a 17-year-old African American male from Palatka, Florida, tragically died on February 29, 2016. The incident occurred when Cleveland accidentally shot himself in the head with a handgun. The shooting took place around 5 p.m. on Benham Street in Palatka. Cleveland was immediately taken to Putnam Community Medical Center and later flown to Shands Hospital in Gainesville in critical condition. Despite the medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • jacksonville.com: Mother of Palatka teen who accidentally shot himself in head says son is now brain dead
  • WJXT: Family: Teen dies after apparent accidental shooting
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