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Eric Harper

Case from Gainesville, FL dated Dec 22, 1995

Victim Details

Eric Harper

December 7, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Gainesville

FL

1995-12-22

18

Eric

Harper

07/21/2026


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Do you know who killed 18 year old Eric Harper in 1995?
Eric Harper, an 18-year-old, was tragically shot to death on December 22, 1995, in Gainesville, Florida. The incident occurred around 1:00 am in the area of 1124 NW 5th Avenue. According to witnesses, residents nearby heard an exchange of words, followed by someone shouting "hey man," and then a gunshot. Shortly after, Eric was heard exclaiming, "Oh my God, I’ve been shot, I’m gonna die." Witnesses reported seeing a black Ford Escort fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting.
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