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James Nicholas

Case from Tampa, FL dated Sep 12, 2017

Victim Details

James J Nicholas

Male

Black / African American

Tampa

FL

2017-09-12

23

James

Nicholas

07/06/2026

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James J. Nicholas, a 23-year-old African American male from Tampa, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 12, 2017. His death occurred under violent circumstances, as he was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the head at a gas station in Tampa. The incident also claimed the life of 24-year-old Dremaine Vashaun Johnson, who was discovered alongside Nicholas. The bodies were located near a gas pump at a Chevron station on Madison Avenue, prompting a double homicide investigation by the ...
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  • Tampa Bay Reporter: Riverview Man Accused in Double Murder
  • James J Nicholas, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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