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John David Patton

Death by Force
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John David Patton, a 28-year-old white male, tragically lost his life on July 9, 1977, in Carrabelle, Florida. Officer Patton was serving with the Carrabelle Police Department at the time of his death. He was responding to a domestic disturbance call on CR-67, near Avenue G, when he was fatally shot. As he stepped out of his patrol car, he was struck by a .308 caliber rifle fired by the suspect. The suspect then exited his house and committed suicide immediately after the shooting.

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    Victim Details

    John David Patton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Carrabelle

    FL

    1977-07-09

    28

    John

    David Patton

    12/02/2025

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