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Shayla James

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Oct 19, 2021

Victim Details

Shayla James

Female

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

2021-10-19

19

Shayla

James

07/05/2026

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In the fall of 2021, a promising young life was tragically cut short in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Shayla James, a 19-year-old female student at Southern University, was found dead in her apartment at The Oliver apartments on October 19, 2021. The cause of her death was a fatal gunshot wound.

The initial report to authorities came from James's 21-year-old live-in boyfriend, Kenyon Walker. He placed a 911 call shortly before 1:30 p.m., claiming that he had heard a gunshot and then discovered ...
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  • https://www.wafb.com: EBRSO: Man admitted to shooting, killing 19-year-old girlfriend after argument, victim’s identity released
  • The Advocate: Boyfriend of victim arrested in fatal shooting at Burbank Drive student apartment complex, officials say
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    It's truly devastating to hear about Shayla James and the life she never got to fully live. I've bee... ...Read More
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