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Damon Dorsey Jr., a 23-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 9, 2015, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was shot in the arm and hip at East 24th and Perry Streets. The incident occurred when James Troop, 47, fired at Damon Dorsey Jr. Troop was later found guilty of possessing an instrument of crime and reckless endangerment. However, he was acquitted of attempted homicide and aggravated assault during a trial in May 2016.
Troop received a sentence of one to ...Read More
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Damon Dorsey Jr
Male
Black / African American
Erie
PA
2015-07-09
23
Damon
Dorsey Jr
11/20/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following Damon Dorsey Jr.'s case closely, and one thing that sticks out to me is the co... ...Read More
07/16/2024
07/16/2024
It's been over eight years since the tragic passing of Damon Dorsey Jr., and I can't help but think ... ...Read More
06/29/2024
06/29/2024
Does anyone else feel that the sentence James Troop received seems incredibly light given the circum... ...Read More
01/02/2024
01/02/2024
