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James Scott Jr

Case from Louisville, KY dated Feb 02, 2020

Victim Details

James Scott Jr

February 27, 2023

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2020-02-02

2020-02-02

51

James

Scott Jr

06/27/2026


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In the early morning hours of February 2, 2020, the life of James Scott Jr., a 51-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. The incident occurred inside an apartment located at 411 Iowa Avenue, where police responded to a shooting at approximately 1:45 a.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Mr. Scott suffering from a gunshot wound. He was emergently transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was p ...
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