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James Harris

Case from Enfield, NC dated Aug 20, 2017

Victim Details

James Harris

Male

Black / African American

Enfield

NC

2017-08-20

88

James

Harris

07/04/2026

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James Harris, an 88-year-old African American man, was found dead on August 21, 2017, in his home in Enfield, North Carolina. He was one of four elderly individuals who were tragically killed in what appeared to be a home invasion. The victims, including James Harris, his 72-year-old wife Janice Harris, and their friends, 76-year-old James Whitley and 67-year-old Peggy Whitley, were discovered shot to death while playing cards at the Harris residence. The incident shocked the rural community and ...
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  • Greensboro News & Record: Authorities: 4 killed in North Carolina home invasion
  • WLOS: Sheriff: North Carolina home invasion may be gang-related
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