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James Bradford Black

Case from Mifflin-township, OH dated May 04, 2017

Victim Details

James Bradford Black

Male

White / Caucasian

Mifflin-township

OH

2017-05-04

34

James

Bradford Black

06/21/2026

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James Bradford Black, a 34-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed on May 4, 2017, at his home in Mifflin Township, Ohio. He was found fatally shot inside the home he shared with Erik Steven Taylor, who was also injured in the incident. The shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Lindale Road, and neighbors reported hearing a rapid succession of gunfire just after 3 p.m. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office identified Black as the victim and Taylor as the injured roommate.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Two suspects arrested in Mifflin Township homicide and assault
  • NBC4i.com: Victims identified in Mifflin Township double shooting
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