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James JP Parnell Jr.

Case from Memphis, TN dated May 05, 2021

Victim Details

James JP Parnell, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2021-05-05

16

James

JP Parnell Jr.

06/28/2026

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In the spring of 2021, the life of 16-year-old James 'JP' Parnell Jr., a promising male track star from Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis, Tennessee, was tragically cut short. On May 5th, Parnell was visiting the 14-year-old daughter of 59-year-old John Moore at their home. Moore arrived to find Parnell in a bedroom with his daughter. This discovery led to a fatal confrontation.

Moore fatally shot the unarmed teenager in the back as he was attempting to leave the house. The following d ...
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  • Police: Memphis man charged with second-degree murder after shooting, killing teen
  • WREG.com: Man charged after deadly North Memphis shooting
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