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Walter Lampton

Case from Tylertown, MS dated Feb 20, 2014

Victim Details

Walter Lampton

Male

Tylertown

MS

2014-02-20

52

Walter

Lampton

07/20/2026

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On a quiet night in Tylertown, Mississippi, the life of Walter Lampton, a 52-year-old male, was violently cut short on February 20, 2014. An intruder broke into his home in the late hours, leading to a tragic confrontation. During the home invasion, Lampton was shot and killed. His wife, Gertrude, was also a victim of the attack, sustaining injuries during the terrifying ordeal.

The Walthall County Sheriff's Department began an immediate investigation into the homicide. Their work led the ...
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  • The Clarion Ledger: Walthall County man killed, wife injured in midnight home invasion
  • Walter Lampton, Jr., age 52 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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