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James Madison

Case from Pottstown, PA dated Apr 16, 2019

Victim Details

James Madison

Male

Black / African American

Pottstown

PA

2019-04-16

41

James

Madison

07/21/2026

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James Madison, a 41-year-old male from Pottstown, PA, tragically died on April 16, 2019. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the torso, and the manner of death was ruled as homicide. Madison was found on the bathroom floor of his apartment, suffering from the gunshot wound, and was later pronounced dead at Pottstown Hospital.

The incident occurred during an altercation with his roommate, Darryl "Omar" McMillian, 37, who was later charged with first- and third-degree ...
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  • The Pottstown Mercury: Pottstown man charged in shooting death of roommate
  • WFMZ: DA: Man fatally shoots roommate in fight over drug money
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