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James Nelson

Death by Force
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James Nelson, a 36-year-old male, was shot and killed on August 7, 2017, in St. Louis, Missouri. The incident occurred in the early morning, and law enforcement officers responded to reports of gunfire in the neighborhood. James was found with fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The case drew attention to ongoing concerns about violence in the community, highlighting the broader challenges faced by St. Louis authorities in addressing the city's high rate of homicides ...Read More
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  • James Nelson, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    James Nelson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    St. Louis

    MO

    2017-08-07

    36

    James

    Nelson

    11/21/2025

    1


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