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John Pratt

Case from Tampa, FL dated Dec 18, 2015

Victim Details

John Pratt

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Tampa

FL

2015-12-18

24

John

Pratt

Yes

07/11/2026


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John Pratt, age 24, was killed on December 18, 2015, in a road rage incident in Tampa, Florida. The altercation began after William Sherwood rear-ended Pratt's SUV near the intersection of Babcock Street and Brevard Drive in Melbourne. According to court testimony, Pratt confronted Sherwood at his vehicle window, during which time Sherwood shot him twice. Sherwood claimed self-defense, stating he felt threatened, but prosecutors argued that Sherwood acted out of rage. Following a trial, Sherwood ...
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