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Kristopher James

Case from Baton Rouge, LA dated Aug 31, 2017

Victim Details

Kristopher James

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Baton Rouge

LA

2017-08-31

2017-08-31

24

Kristopher

James

06/24/2026

1


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In the early morning hours of a late summer day in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. Kristopher James, a 24-year-old male, was discovered in the 9000 block of Scotland Avenue around 1 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2017, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Kristopher succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. ...
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  • 24-year-old man dead after shooting on Scotland Ave. - WAFB
  • Kristopher James, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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