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Hironori T. James

Case from Durham, NC dated Mar 31, 2022

Victim Details

Rev. Hironori T. James Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2022-03-31

62

Hironori

T. James

06/20/2026

Case Description

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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 ...
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