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Richard Ferrell

Case from Franklin, VA dated Oct 20, 2018

Victim Details

Richard Ferrell

Male

Black / African American

Franklin

VA

2018-10-20

23

Richard

Ferrell

07/28/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of October 20, 2018, the life of 23-year-old Richard Ferrell was tragically cut short in Franklin, Virginia. A resident of the Southampton Meadows Mobile Home Park, Ferrell was on Carter Street when an altercation involving several people broke out. The dispute escalated, resulting in a fatal shooting.

Law enforcement from the Southampton County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident, which occurred around 12:41 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered that ...
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  • WVEC: Deputies: Man shot and killed in fight in Franklin
  • WTKR.com: Early morning shooting leaves one dead in Franklin

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    Was anyone else struck by the mix-up with Richard Ferrell’s identity initially? The fact that an I... ...Read More
    06/09/2024
    Anyone else puzzled by the mysterious NJ ID found at the scene of Richard Ferrell's shooting? It's s... ...Read More
    04/24/2024
    Has anyone else been struck by the confusing nature of Richard’s identification at the crime scene... ...Read More
    10/20/2023
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