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Calvin Louis Blackshire Jr.

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Jan 19, 2017

Victim Details

Calvin Louis Blackshire Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Fayetteville

NC

2017-01-19

27

Calvin

Louis Blackshire Jr.

06/27/2026

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Calvin Louis Blackshire Jr., a 27-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 19, 2017, at a Motel 6 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred just before midnight, and Blackshire was pronounced dead at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. His final moments were streamed online, capturing the attention of the public and authorities alike. The video, which lasted about 10 minutes, showed people standing over Blackshire, taking photos and recording his last m ...
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man shot to death at Fayetteville motel
  • Man charged in 2017 murder transferred to Cumberland County Jail
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