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James Ellis Davis

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 26, 2020

Victim Details

James Ellis Davis

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2020-04-26

25

James

Ellis Davis

07/29/2026

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James Ellis Davis, a 25-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically died on April 26, 2020, from a gunshot wound to the neck. He was found at an apartment on Silver Creek Drive, where paramedics attempted to provide medical assistance, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The suspect in this case, Johnny H. Peterson, a 31-year-old male, was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Davis's death. According to the investigation, Peterson claimed that the shootin ...
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  • KPRC: Man killed in apparent accidental shooting in southeast Houston apartment, police say
  • James Ellis Davis Obituary - Waddell's Riverside Funeral Directors
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    Has anyone looked into the background checks or records of gun safety courses for Johnny H. Peterson... ...Read More
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    It’s so difficult to come to terms with another life lost in such a devastating manner. My thought... ...Read More
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