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James Noel Zamora

Case from Columbia, SC dated Nov 06, 2020

Victim Details

Pvt. James Noel Zamora

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Columbia

SC

2020-11-06

18

James

Noel Zamora

06/28/2026

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In the fall of 2020, a young man's journey to serve his country ended in tragedy on a rifle range in Columbia, South Carolina. James Noel Zamora, an 18-year-old male, lost his life on November 5, 2020, while participating in basic combat training at Fort Jackson. A native of California, Zamora was an active duty soldier assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment.

On that Thursday, an incident occurred at a rifle range that resulted in a fatal injury to the young private. ...
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  • wltx.com: Ft. Jackson Soldier identified after death during training at rifle range, officials say
  • Fort Jackson identifies soldier who died after incident at rifle range
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