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James Laquan Harper

Case from Dallas, TX dated Oct 26, 2021

Victim Details

James Laquan Harper

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2021-10-26

39

James

Laquan Harper

07/10/2026

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James Laquan Harper, a 39-year-old African American male, tragically died on October 26, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. According to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's report, Harper was shot multiple times by police officers, leading to his death. The report indicated that Harper was shot in the chest, abdomen, and elbow, and the cause of death was listed as homicide.

The incident occurred on July 24, 2012, when Dallas police officers responded to an anonymous 911 call reporting an armed kidn ...
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  • Dallas News: Man found fatally shot in South Dallas home
  • JAMES HARPER Obituary October 26, 2021
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