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Phillip Sheppard

Case from Pensacola, FL dated Jul 05, 2026

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In the early morning hours of July 5, 2026, the life of 19-year-old Phillip Devon Monte Sheppard Jr. was cut short in a burst of gunfire that erupted in downtown Pensacola, Florida. The shooting, which also left six other individuals wounded, occurred around 1:20 a.m. in the 200 block of South Palafox Street during a large Fourth of July gathering. Emergency services responded to reports of the shooting, and upon arrival, they provided medical aid to the victims. Sheppard was tragically pronounc ...Read More

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  • WEAR: Report: Video shows man arguing with, shooting toward fatal Downtown Pensacola victim
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    Victim Details

    Phillip Sheppard

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pensacola

    FL

    2026-07-05

    19

    Phillip

    Sheppard

    07/12/2026

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