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James Rowland

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of November 14, 2017, Raleigh police responded to a shooting incident in the 200 block of South Tarboro Street. Upon arrival, they discovered James Dermont Rowland, a 48-year-old African American male, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to WakeMed Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the medical team's efforts, Mr. Rowland succumbed to his injuries on November 16, 2017.

Following the incident, the Raleigh Police Department initiated an ...Read More
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  • newsobserver: Raleigh shooting victim found in S. Tarboro St. house dies in hospital
  • Raleigh man injured in Tarboro Street shooting has died - ABC11
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    Victim Details

    James Dermont Rowland

    Male

    Black / African American

    Raleigh

    NC

    2017-11-14

    48

    James

    Rowland

    11/11/2025

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