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Dexter J. Gardner

Case from Tampa, FL dated Feb 19, 2013

Victim Details

Dexter J. Gardner

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Tampa

FL

2013-02-19

26

Dexter J.

Gardner

06/27/2026


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On February 19, 2013, Dexter J. Gardner, 26, was shot and killed in a tragic incident in Tampa, Florida. The shooting took place in the 2900 block of East 22nd Avenue, where Gardner and two others were hanging out in front of a residence. According to reports, a group of suspects approached the victims, opened fire, and then fled the scene on foot to a nearby car.

When officers arrived, they found Gardner deceased. Another victim was found with serious injuries, while a third victim man ...
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    I can't help but feel for Dexter and the people who loved him. It must be incredibly difficult to fa... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the unsolved case of Dexter J. Gardner, who was so tragically taken i... ...Read More
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