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David Lee Riggins

Case from Vero-beach, FL dated Aug 15, 2018

Victim Details

David Lee Riggins

Male

Black / African American

Vero-beach

FL

2018-08-15

42

David

Lee Riggins

06/26/2026

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David Lee Riggins, aged 42, tragically lost his life on August 15, 2018, in Vero Beach, Florida. The incident occurred in the Gifford area, where Riggins was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his arm, chest, and back. He was discovered lying in tall grass about 15 feet north of the road in a vacant lot between homes on the 2800 block of 43rd Street. Despite being rushed to the Indian River Medical Center, Riggins was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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  • Victim, suspect ID'd in fatal Gifford shooting
  • TCPalm: Indian River County Sheriff's Office: One dead, one in custody after shooting in Gifford
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