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George Bess

Case from Tallahassee, FL dated Oct 17, 2016

Victim Details

George C. Bess

Male

Black / African American

Tallahassee

FL

2016-10-17

48

George

Bess

07/09/2026

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George Calvin Bess III, aged 48, tragically passed away on October 17, 2016, in Tallahassee, Florida. His death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred in a gray trailer on Rankin Avenue, located off Roberts Avenue. The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) received a call about the shooting at approximately 6:50 a.m. that morning. Upon arrival, they found Bess deceased at the scene. The neighborhood, typically described as stable and quiet, was shaken by the incident, which stood out ...
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