Eric Harper Murdered in Gainesville, Florida age 18

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Do you know who killed 18 year old Eric Harper in 1995?
Eric Harper, an 18-year-old, was tragically shot to death on December 22, 1995, in Gainesville, Florida. The incident occurred around 1:00 am in the area of 1124 NW 5th Avenue. According to witnesses, residents nearby heard an exchange of words, followed by someone shouting "hey man," and then a gunshot. Shortly after, Eric was heard exclaiming, "Oh my God, I’ve been shot, I’m gonna die." Witnesses reported seeing a black Ford Escort fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting.
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Cold Case Homicides - Gainesville Police Department

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name

Eric Harper

Case Added

December 7, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Gainesville

state

FL

Date of Death

1995-12-22

Age at Death

18

First Name

Eric

Last Name

Harper

Last Updated

10/16/2024

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Eric Harper
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