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John Peterson

Death by Force
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John A. Peterson, aged 46, tragically lost his life on June 22, 2015, in Keystone Heights, Florida. The incident occurred at his father's home on White Sands Road, near Gold Head Branch State Park. According to reports from the Clay County Sheriff's Office, John was fatally shot by his father, Dana Peterson, who was 68 years old at the time. The authorities were alerted to the scene around 1:15 p.m., where they found John deceased from a gunshot wound. The motive behind the shooting was not imme ...Read More
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  • jacksonville.com: 1 man dead in Keystone Heights shooting
  • Dad, 68, charged with fatally shooting son - Gainesville Sun
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    Victim Details

    John A. Peterson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Keystone-heights

    FL

    2015-06-22

    46

    John

    Peterson

    11/21/2025

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    Can anyone provide more insight into the arrest or legal proceedings that followed Dana Peterson's q... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
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