Melvin Pascall, a beekeeper from Deep Ravine, Rio Claro, was shot and killed early Thursday morning, February 19th, 2026. The shooting occurred amid an ongoing land dispute that Pascall had been involved in since August 2025. Police believe the longstanding land feud may have contributed to the deadly incident. Investigators are exploring the connection between the dispute and the fatal shooting. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identity of the shooter remain under investigation by police.
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This is the 2nd murder reported in Rio Claro in 2026.
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The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
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