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James Edward Bills

Case from Minneapolis, MN dated Jan 01, 2016

Victim Details

James Edward Bills

October 2, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Minneapolis

MN

2016-01-01

2016-01-01

20

James Edward

Bills

06/26/2026


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James Edward Bills, a 20-year-old man from Minneapolis, was tragically shot and killed on January 1, 2016. His death occurred in the Dinkytown area near the University of Minnesota. While it was New Year's Day, a time of celebration for many, it turned into a day of tragedy for Bills' family, who are still seeking answers regarding his murder.

Despite an investigation into the shooting, no suspects have been arrested, and the case remains unsolved. As with many other unsolved cases in Min ...
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  • Man shot at New Year's party is Minneapolis' first homicide of 2016
  • Man Killed In New Year's Day Shooting ID'd - CBS Minnesota
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