James Edward Bills

Murdered

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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Edward Bills

    October 2, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Minneapolis

    MN

    2016-01-01

    20

    James Edward

    Bills

    10/05/2024


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