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Rev. Hironori T. James, a 62-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on March 31, 2022, in Durham, NC. He was found at the scene of the shooting in the 2800 block of Crest Street and was pronounced dead upon arrival. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by the Durham Police Department.
On June 10, 2022, Durham police announced that they had obtained an indictment charging Willie James Smith Jr., a 53-year-old man, with First Degree Murder in connection wi ...Read More
On June 10, 2022, Durham police announced that they had obtained an indictment charging Willie James Smith Jr., a 53-year-old man, with First Degree Murder in connection wi ...Read More
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Rev. Hironori T. James Sr.
Male
Black / African American
Durham
NC
2022-03-31
62
Hironori
T. James
11/20/2025






