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James Harris Taplin Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on October 2, 2002. According to records from the Los Angeles County coroner, Taplin was fatally shot in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, and his death was classified as a homicide. The details surrounding the shooting indicate that Taplin was a victim of gun violence, a prevalent issue in certain areas of Los Angeles during that period.
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James Harris Taplin Jr.
Male
Los-angeles
CA
2002-10-02
31
James
Harris Taplin Jr.
11/17/2025
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