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Reginald Jackie Watkins II

Case from Florence, AL dated Feb 25, 2020

Victim Details

Reginald Jackie Watkins II

Male

Black / African American

Florence

AL

2020-02-25

45

Reginald

Jackie Watkins II

Yes

06/26/2026

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In the quiet city of Florence, Alabama, the life of 45-year-old Reginald Jackie Watkins II was tragically cut short on the night of February 25, 2020. Watkins, a male, became the victim of a fatal shooting that would lead to a lengthy investigation and the eventual arrest of two suspects.

The events of that Tuesday evening left one person dead and another injured, prompting an immediate response from Florence law enforcement. As the investigation unfolded over the following year, two indi ...
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  • WHNT.com: One dead, one injured in overnight Florence shooting
  • Man arrested in connection with 2020 Florence murder - AL.com
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