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Walter Pressley

Case from Ocala, FL dated Jan 01, 2018

Victim Details

Walter Pressley

Male

Black / African American

Ocala

FL

2018-01-01

56

Walter

Pressley

06/30/2026

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Walter Pressley, a 56-year-old African American male, passed away on January 1, 2018, in Ocala, Florida. Officer Pressley was a 29-year veteran of the Ocala Police Department (OPD), where he served in various capacities, including as a school resource officer at Marion Technical College. His death was a significant loss to the community, as he was well-regarded for his dedication to law enforcement and his efforts to connect with the youth through programs like the Police and Children Connecting ...
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  • WKMG: Ocala police officer shoots, kills himself, officials say
  • Fla. officer dies from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound - Police1
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    It's so devastating to hear about Officer Walter Pressley's passing. I've been reading more about hi... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Officer Walter Pressley and how much of an impact he had on the you... ...Read More
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    I came across Walter Pressley's story, and it just made my heart ache for his family and the OPD com... ...Read More
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