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Tyris James

Case from Metairie, LA dated Jan 30, 2018

Victim Details

Tyris James

Male

Black / African American

Metairie

LA

2018-01-30

17

Tyris

James

07/09/2026

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On a tragic Tuesday in Metairie, Louisiana, the life of 17-year-old Tyris Dontrell James was cut short. An African American male, James was found on January 30, 2018, having been fatally shot in the head. His body was discovered on North Arnoult Street after being pulled from a vehicle and left on the pavement. The shocking discovery launched an investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

It was determined that the young man had been shot at a different location before his bod ...
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  • WWL: Two teens booked on murder charges after body dumped in Metairie
  • NOLA.com: 17-year-old boy identified as victim in Metairie homicide
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