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Bruce Best

Case from Oak-hill, FL dated Jan 20, 2016

Victim Details

Bruce Best

Male

Oak-hill

FL

2016-01-20

65

Bruce

Best

07/15/2026

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Bruce Best, a 65-year-old resident of Oak Hill, Florida, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2016, in what was reported as a hunting accident. The incident occurred in a wooded, swampy area of Oak Hill, where Best was hunting with his friend, Leeshawn Sutton, also 65. According to reports, Sutton mistakenly identified Best as a deer and fired a 12-gauge shotgun in his direction. The shot proved fatal, and Sutton immediately called 911, expressing his distress and explaining that he had accid ...
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  • Hunter accidentally kills friend in Oak Hill, deputies say
  • BNO News: Hunter accidentally shoots and kills friend in Oak Hill woods in Florida
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    I've been thinking about how rough this must be for Leeshawn Sutton. I can't imagine the pain of los... ...Read More
    01/25/2025
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    I’ve been following the tragic situation with Bruce Best and I can’t help but th... ...Read More
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