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Ross Copeland

Case from Taunton, MA dated Nov 06, 2022

Victim Details

Ross Copeland

Male

White / Caucasian

Taunton

MA

2022-11-06

38

Ross

Copeland

07/19/2026

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Ross Copeland, a 38-year-old resident of Taunton, Massachusetts, tragically lost his life on November 6, 2022. The incident occurred near the intersection of Mason and Myrtle streets, where Copeland was found fatally shot at approximately 1:38 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to Morton Hospital.

The investigation into Copeland's murder led authorities to identify a suspect, Jerome Fordham, a 36-year-old former resident of Taunton. F ...
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  • Raynham man dies of gunshot wound in Taunton homicide, police say
  • WPRI.com: Taunton police investigating homicide
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