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Devon Lakes

Case from Melbourne, FL dated Sep 21, 2024

Victim Details

Devon Lakes

Male

Black / African American

Melbourne

FL

2024-09-21

31

Devon

Lakes

litigation

07/01/2026

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On September 21, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne, Florida, resulting in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Devon L. Lakes of Palm Bay. The shooting took place at approximately 7:24 p.m. near the entrance of the park, where a large crowd had gathered for youth football games and a memorial gathering for another local coach, Craig Dewberry, who had been murdered just 11 days earlier on September 10, 2024.

The incident began when an altercation stemmed ...
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  • FOX 35 Orlando: Bond denied for suspect in deadly shooting of youth football coach at Melbourne park
  • FOX 35 Orlando: Melbourne shooting: Man arrested for murder after deadly shooting near Eddie Lee Taylor Park, police say
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    Wow, this is such a terrible tragedy for the community. I've been following the news about Devon Lak... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following the devastating incident at Eddie Lee Taylor Park and just felt co... ...Read More
    11/08/2024
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