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John David Patton

Case from Carrabelle, FL dated Jul 09, 1977

Victim Details

John David Patton

Male

White / Caucasian

Carrabelle

FL

1977-07-09

28

John

David Patton

06/25/2026

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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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