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Gary Howard

Case from Sanford, NC dated Apr 06, 2017

Victim Details

Gary Howard

Male

Black / African American

Sanford

NC

2017-04-06

68

Gary

Howard

07/09/2026

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Gary Howard, a 68-year-old man from Sanford, North Carolina, was tragically shot to death on April 6, 2017. The incident occurred early in the morning, just after 1 a.m., in the 1000 block of Boykin Avenue. Gary Howard was shot in the chest and was subsequently taken to Central Carolina Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The authorities have been investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and the shooter remains unidentified.

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  • WRAL.com: Sanford police searching for clues after fatal shooting of 68-year-old man :: WRAL.com
  • Sanford man dies after being shot in the chest
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the night Gary, known to many as “Sleepy,” was taken from us. I... ...Read More
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