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James Taylor

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Mar 23, 2018

Victim Details

James Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2018-03-23

38

James

Taylor

07/09/2026

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On a Friday evening in St. Louis, 38-year-old James Taylor, a Black man from North County, was fatally wounded by gunfire. The incident occurred on March 23, 2018, at a gas station, leaving another man injured and the community searching for answers.

According to police reports, the shooting took place in the 4000 block of North Florissant Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Taylor inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital ...
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  • stltoday.com: North County man fatally shot at St. Louis gas station is identified
  • James Taylor, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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