Deputies: Shooting in San Mateo a murder

Thomas Wall

SAN MATEO, Fla. – The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said Friday that the shooting death of a popular Little League coach and decorated veteran has been deemed a murder.

Thomas Joseph Wall, 34, was killed Sunday night at 222 Landmark Avenue just off State Road 17 in the San Mateo area. He was found dead by deputies, who handed the investigation over to detectives with the Major Crimes Unit.

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Deputies confirmed Friday that the investigation determined Wall's death was a murder.

Investigators are urging anyone with information related to Wall's murder to call Detective Nicole Thomas at 386-329-0831 or Northeast Florida Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS (8477). Anyone providing information that leads to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.00.