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George Hobart Shaw

Case from Pearlington, MS dated Aug 30, 2021

Victim Details

George Hobart Shaw

Male

White / Caucasian

Pearlington

MS

2021-08-30

65

George

Hobart Shaw

Substantiated

07/25/2026

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In the late summer of 2021, amidst the rising floodwaters that enveloped the coastal community of Pearlington, Mississippi, a grim scene unfolded within a home on Kelly Road. George Hobart Shaw, a 65-year-old male, was shot and killed on August 30, 2021. The retired oceanographer, known for his quick wit and love for his cats, was a well-traveled individual who had settled back into his Gulf Coast roots.

The circumstances of Shaw's death were both tragic and violent. He was inside his ele ...
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  • https://www.wlox.com: 80-year-old man reportedly killed roommate before fatal deputy-involved shooting, say authorities
  • https://www.ksla.com: Murder suspect killed during deputy-involved shooting in floodwaters
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