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Joseph Florence

Case from Hazelhurst, MS dated Dec 25, 2014

Victim Details

Joseph Florence

Male

White / Caucasian

Hazelhurst

MS

2014-12-25

25

Joseph

Florence

07/11/2026

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On December 25, 2014, a violent incident disrupted the Christmas holiday in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, claiming the life of a local resident. Joseph Florence, a 25-year-old male also known affectionately as "Bubba," was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred within the city limits of this Copiah County community. The festivities of the season were abruptly shattered when gun violence erupted, leaving the young man critically injured on a day typically reserved for celebration and family gath ...
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  • Couple in custody in shooting death of Copiah County man
  • Couple in custody in shooting death of Copiah County man - WLBT
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    Has anyone looked into the timeline of events on the day Joseph Florence passed away? It's so tragic... ...Read More
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