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James Russell Lee

Case from Princeton, NC dated Mar 04, 2017

Victim Details

James Russell Lee

Male

Princeton

NC

2017-03-04

68

James

Russell Lee

06/23/2026

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James Russell Lee, a 68-year-old man from Princeton, NC, tragically died on March 4, 2017. He was fatally shot by his 37-year-old son, Evan Thomas Lee, during what appeared to be a family argument. The incident occurred at their family home on Highway 70-A in Johnston County. Evan Lee was arrested on the night of the shooting and charged with first-degree murder. According to court records, Evan Lee had previously been sentenced to probation for communicating threats in 2014.

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  • WNCN: Son charged in shooting death of father in Johnston County
  • James Russell Lee, age 68 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can't stop thinking about how close this tragedy hit to home for the Lees. Highway 70-A is a well-... ...Read More
    11/22/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about the aspect of Evan Lee being on probation for communica... ...Read More
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