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Niceville police identify 2nd victim in double homicide off John Sims Parkway

On Monday, the Niceville Police Department announced that they have identified “most” of the people involved in the double homicide shooting earlier this month. According to a press release, the […]

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On Monday, the Niceville Police Department announced that they have identified “most” of the people involved in the double homicide shooting earlier this month.

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According to a press release, the investigators with the Niceville PD, and their partners from the State, have been working diligently to solve this case.

As part of their investigation, the Niceville PD announced the names of the two victims:

Bryson Tyrese Mitchem of Niceville
Brandon Dequan James of Tallahassee

The person wounded was Isaiah Lamar Luna of Tallahassee.

According to the police department, all parties were associated with each other and there is no threat to citizens of Niceville.

“We have nothing further at this time, as this is still an active investigation,” wrote the PD. “Anyone who may have further information, please contact the Niceville Police Department Tip Line at (850) 729-4020.”

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