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James Royal

Death by Force
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James Royal, a 25-year-old man from Snow Hill, North Carolina, was tragically shot to death on February 3, 2020. The incident occurred near his home on Brook Meadow Drive during an altercation. The Greene County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Lemmie Smith, conducted an investigation in collaboration with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation . Through interviews and other evidence, they were able to identify and arrest Marqice Grant, a 27-year-old man, in connection with the murder. ...Read More
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  • Father mourns death of son killed in Greene County shooting
  • James Royal, age 25 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    James Royal

    Male

    Black / African American

    Snow-hill

    NC

    2020-02-03

    25

    James

    Royal

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the initial response of the Snow Hill community after James Royal's m... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    I came across some discussions about the tragic death of James Royal, and something that stands out ... ...Read More
    06/25/2024
    I've been following the case of James Royal's tragic death, and I keep thinking about how hard this ... ...Read More
    01/26/2024
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