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Parents say officer did not show up to 911 call that resulted in son’s murder
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from other news outlets, including KOSA CBS7's affiliate stations.
A police department in Florida is facing scrutiny after a young man's death. The man, from Georgia, was killed in a home in Panama City. His parents are seeking justice, not just for their son's alleged killer, but also for the police department's handling of the situation.
The parents have hired a lawyer and are taking legal action. This comes after an internal investigation led to disciplinary actions against two police officers. The circumstances surrounding the death are still being reported on by other news sources.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from other news outlets, including KOSA CBS7's affiliate stations.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A police department in Florida is facing scrutiny after a young man's death. The man, from Georgia, was killed in a home in Panama City. His parents are seeking justice, not just for their son's…
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