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Clyde James

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 15, 2021

Victim Details

Clyde E. James Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2021-03-15

31

Clyde

James

07/11/2026

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On the morning of March 15, 2021, a tragedy unfolded inside a food store on the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia, forever altering the lives of a local family. Clyde E. James Jr., a 31-year-old Black male, was inside the establishment when he was shot. The incident prompted a swift response from Philadelphia Police officers, who arrived at the scene at approximately 8:39 a.m. to find Mr. James in the rear of the store with life-threatening injuries.

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  • Obituary for Clyde E James, Jr | Khadijah Alderman Funeral Service
  • Metro Philadelphia: Man killed, five hurt in shootings - Metro Philadelphia
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