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Nerico James

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 07, 2021

Victim Details

Nerico James

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2021-04-07

33

Nerico

James

07/07/2026

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Nerico D. Moses James, a 33-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on March 2, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony James and Kimberly Statum. James was found with a gunshot wound at the intersection of East Livingston Avenue and Nelson Road, near a Family Dollar store. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after police arrived.

The incident was part of a concerning rise in violent crime in Columbus that year, marki ...
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  • WSYX: Man killed in shooting in East Columbus
  • Nerico James, age 33 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Hey everyone, I can't stop thinking about the intersection where Nerico was found. It's such a busy ... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
    The rise in violence in Columbus is alarming, and the loss of Nerico James is a stark reminder of th... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how close this incident happened to a Family Dollar store? It makes me wonde... ...Read More
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