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Brett McCraney

Case from Slidell, LA dated Sep 24, 2017

Victim Details

Brett McCraney

Male

White / Caucasian

Slidell

LA

2017-09-24

20

Brett

McCraney

07/15/2026

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In the early morning hours of September 24, 2017, the life of 20-year-old Brett McCraney, a male resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was tragically cut short. Just before 1 a.m., deputies from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to an apartment complex on Pontchartrain Drive following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered McCraney in the parking lot, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved t ...
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  • The Advocate: Victim in fatal Slidell shooting identified as 20-year-old Brett McCraney
  • Victim in fatal Slidell shooting identified as 20-year-old Brett McCraney
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