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Russell James Dukes

Case from Durham, NC dated May 28, 2020

Victim Details

Russell James Dukes Jr

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2020-05-28

28

Russell

James Dukes

06/27/2026

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Russell James Dukes Jr., a 28-year-old African American male, was found dead inside a vehicle on May 28, 2020, in Durham, North Carolina. The Durham Police Department responded to a "shots fired" call at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 1300 block of Leon Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Dukes inside the vehicle, having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Dukes' death was immediately classified as a homicide. Despite the effort ...
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  • CBS17.com: Durham police responding to shots fired find man dead in car
  • WRAL.com: Durham police investigating after man found dead of gunshot wound in vehicle :: WRAL.com
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