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James Lee Christel

Case from Pineville, NC dated Sep 14, 2020

Victim Details

James Lee Christel

Male

Black / African American

Pineville

NC

2020-09-14

35

James

Lee Christel

07/03/2026

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James Lee Christel, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 14, 2020, in Pineville, North Carolina. Christel was fatally shot following an argument in the parking lot of the Countryside Shopping Center, located on Pineville-Matthews Road. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on that fateful Monday night. Christel, a father of three, was known for his cheerful demeanor and was described by his wife as a good man who was always happy and smiling.

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  • https://www.wbtv.com: Man arrested in fatal shooting of man in shopping center parking lot in Pineville
  • wcnc.com: Arrest made after father of three was fatally shot outside Fox and Hound in Pineville
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