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George David Herrin

Case from Canton, MS dated Jun 14, 2020

Victim Details

George David Herrin

Male

White / Caucasian

Canton

MS

2020-06-14

85

George

David Herrin

07/14/2026

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In the quiet community of Canton, Mississippi, George David Herrin, an 85-year-old man, continued to embrace a life of purpose and work. After retiring from a lengthy career in the financial industry, his strong work ethic kept him from settling into a sedentary life. He took on a part-time role as a security guard, a position that would tragically place him in harm's way.

On the night of June 14, 2020, while on duty at the Canton Estates apartments, Mr. Herrin was fatally shot. The autho ...
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  • Yahoo News: Neighbors remember security guard killed in ‘execution-style’ shooting
  • WAPT: 85-year-old security guard killed in 'execution-style' shooting, authorities say
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