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Willie Bell Shooting: Family Challenges State Findings | Tampa News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
The state has cleared Officer Jaden Reppi of wrongdoing in the fatal March shooting of Willie Tyrone Bell, citing lawful justification—but Bell’s family and the NAACP fiercely dispute the findings, claiming body cam footage shows Bell was unarmed and unthreatening, and that the officer opened fire without giving him a chance to react. Despite recovered weapons and drugs from the home, the family vows to pursue legal action and demand accountability, even as Reppi returns to duty and prosecutors back the official conclusion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6dcfa648de7b8a4