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Melvin Harrison

Case from Raleigh, NC dated May 29, 1972

Victim Details

Melvin D. Harrison Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Raleigh

NC

1972-05-29

23

Melvin

Harrison

07/07/2026

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In Raleigh, North Carolina, on May 29, 1972, a young White male, 23 years old, Melvin D. Harrison Jr., was fatally shot. According to one source, the male victim was driving past the main entrance of North Hills Mall, heading toward the Ivey's department store, when he was struck by gunfire and killed on arrival. He was identified as a 23-year-old White male from Raleigh, North Carolina.

This killing occurred during a chilling sniper attack at the North Hills Mall parking lot on Memorial ...
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  • North Hills Sniper Attack - Memorial Day, 1972
  • GUNMAN SLAYS 3 IN SHOPPING MALL - The New York Times
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