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Major James Carter III

Case from Vallejo, CA dated Apr 05, 2015

Victim Details

Major James Carter III

Male

Black / African American

Vallejo

CA

2015-04-05

42

Major

James Carter III

06/30/2026

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Major James Carter III, aged 42, tragically passed away on April 8, 2015, following a shooting incident in Vallejo, California. The incident occurred early on a Sunday morning, and Carter succumbed to his injuries a few days later at a local trauma center. The shooting left the community in shock, as Carter was a well-known figure in the area.

The Vallejo Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, treating it as a homicide. Despite their efforts, details about the susp ...
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  • KRON: Vallejo man dies after Easter Sunday shooting
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