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James Elvin Alston III, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on July 2, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. in the 700 block of Quarry Road, just two blocks east of Ligon Middle School. Alston, who was turning his life around after previous trouble with the law, was a father of three children and was taking classes at Wake Technical Community College while holding down a job. He was also involved in community outreach ...Read More
Victim Details

James Elvin Alston III

Male

Black / African American

Raleigh

NC

2015-07-02

23

James

Elvin Alston III

12/23/2025