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Melvin Brent Adcock

Case from Roxboro, NC dated Jul 16, 2016

Victim Details

Melvin Brent Adcock

Male

Roxboro

NC

2016-07-16

44

Melvin

Brent Adcock

06/22/2026

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Melvin Brent Adcock, a 44-year-old man from Roxboro, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 16, 2016. The incident occurred at Shifters Sports Bar, located west of Roxboro on Semora Road . According to reports, an argument broke out between Melvin Brent Adcock and another individual, Joseph Clyde James, a 60-year-old man from Roxboro. The altercation began after the two men brushed against each other, leading to a heated exchange. During the confrontation, Joseph Clyde James pulled out ...
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  • Melvin Adcock Obituary - Person County, North Carolina - Tributes.com
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man charged with murder after sports bar shooting
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