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John W. Patterson

Case from Riverside, AL dated Feb 23, 2019

Victim Details

John W. Patterson

Male

Riverside

AL

2019-02-23

76

John

W. Patterson

06/28/2026

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In the small town of Riverside, Alabama, a tragic event unfolded that shattered the peace of the community. On February 23, 2019, John W. Patterson, a 76-year-old male, lost his life to an act of gun violence. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly heartbreaking for those who knew him, as the person implicated in this fatal shooting was his own son.

Following the incident, law enforcement officials were quick to respond and begin their investigation into the shooting de ...
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  • John W Patterson, age 76 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Son arrested after father's body found in St. Clair County - AL.com
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    I was going over the details of John W. Patterson's case and something about the location really sta... ...Read More
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    I can't wrap my head around this case. It’s so surreal when you see a father-son relationship endi... ...Read More
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