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Toccara May

Case from Bogue-chitto, MS dated May 27, 2017

Victim Details

Toccara May

Female

Black / African American

Bogue-chitto

MS

2017-05-27

35

Toccara

May

07/13/2026

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Toccara May, a 35-year-old female, was tragically killed on May 27, 2017, in a violent shooting spree that terrorized the Bogue Chitto and Brookhaven communities in Mississippi. She was one of eight innocent victims whose lives were cut short that day by the actions of a single gunman. The devastating event unfolded over several hours, leaving a trail of grief and loss that deeply scarred the local community.

The man responsible for this horrific act was identified as Willie Cory Godbolt. ...
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  • 2017 Mississippi shootings - Wikipedia
  • WJTV News 12: Learning more about the 8 victims killed in Lincoln County shooting spree
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the ongoing impact on Toccara May’s family and friends. It's unim... ...Read More
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