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Russell James Dukes

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Russell James Dukes Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2020-05-28

    28

    Russell

    James Dukes

    11/17/2025

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