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James Lee Butler, aged 27, was fatally shot on May 17, 2014, in Baltimore, Maryland. The incident took place on Belvedere Avenue, near the Preakness festivities, an area that typically draws large crowds. Butler's body was discovered near a busy part of the city, with initial reports suggesting that his murder might have been gang-related.

The homicide occurred during a particularly violent period in Baltimore, where gun violence and gang disputes were common. Despite ongoing investigat ...Read More
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Victim Details

James Lee Butler

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Baltimore

MD

2014-05-17

27

James Lee

Butler

11/17/2025


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