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James Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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James Johnson, a 15-year-old male from Buna, Texas, tragically died on December 25, 2019, from an accidental shooting. The incident occurred at a home in a trailer park on the north side of Buna, where James was visiting his family for Christmas. According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was accidental and involved James' 10-year-old cousin. The gun, which was believed to be unloaded, was handed to the cousin by a 19-year-old who had brought it to the home. Unfortunately, whe ...Read More
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  • KFDM: Buna High School freshman dies after accidental shooting
  • Beaumont Enterprise: Buna teen dies after accidental shooting Christmas Day
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    Victim Details

    James Johnson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Buna

    TX

    2019-12-25

    15

    James

    Johnson

    11/19/2025

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    04/19/2024
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