Edward Swaine James

Death by Force

Edward Swaine James, a 62-year-old beloved caretaker at the Glorious Church of God in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2020. James, affectionately known as "Swain," was a well-known figure in his community, often referred to as the "mayor" of the neighborhood due to his helpful and caring nature. On the evening of his death, James was chased into the church where he worked and was shot in the back in the vestibule. Despite being rushed to Kings County Ho ...Read More

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