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Leon Thompson

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jul 20, 2004

Victim Details

Leon Thompson

Male

Charlotte

NC

2004-07-20

46

Leon

Thompson

06/23/2026

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On July 20, 2004, Leon Thompson, a 46-year-old male from Charlotte, North Carolina, was fatally shot. The alleged perpetrator was his fiancée, 50-year-old Diane Young James. The incident occurred in Charlotte, located in Mecklenburg County. The weapon used in the homicide was a gun.

Following the incident, Diane Young James was identified as the primary suspect in the shooting. Details regarding her arrest, charges, or subsequent legal proceedings are not specified in the available sour ...
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