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Eric Young

Case from Lehigh-acres, FL dated Dec 15, 2017

Victim Details

Eric Young

Male

Black / African American

Lehigh-acres

FL

2017-12-15

18

Eric

Young

06/25/2026

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Eric Young, an 18-year-old from Lehigh Acres, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 15, 2017, in a double homicide. The incident occurred at a home on Park Road, where Eric and 22-year-old Samuel Jones were gathered with friends. The evening took a deadly turn when gunfire erupted, resulting in the deaths of both young men. The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and identified the victims, but the suspect remained at large.

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  • WINK NEWS: Victims identified in Lehigh Acres double homicide
  • The News-Press: 'I watched her child's life leave his body': Double homicide in Lehigh Acres
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    I was thinking a lot today about Carolyn Powell, Eric's mom. It must be incredibly difficult for her... ...Read More
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