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James Smith Jr.

Case from Benson, NC dated Dec 22, 2014

Victim Details

James Smith Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Benson

NC

2014-12-22

51

James

Smith Jr.

07/19/2026

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James Smith Jr., a 51-year-old African American man, was found fatally shot in Benson, North Carolina, on December 22, 2014. Authorities discovered his body lying in the middle of the road, and an investigation was promptly launched to determine the circumstances surrounding his death. The initial reports indicated that Smith had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, leading to his untimely demise.

As the investigation progressed, law enforcement officials focused on identifying potential sus ...
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man found fatally shot in Johnston County
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