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Ricky Nelson Miles Jr

Case from Longview, TX dated Feb 15, 2017

Victim Details

Ricky Nelson Miles Jr

Male

Black / African American

Longview

TX

2017-02-15

33

Ricky

Nelson Miles Jr

07/14/2026

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Ricky Nelson Miles Jr., a 33-year-old male from Longview, Texas, tragically died on February 15, 2017. He was identified as the victim of a shooting incident that occurred in Longview. The Longview Police Department continued to investigate the case, following up on leads to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

In connection with Ricky Nelson Miles Jr.'s death, a suspect was identified and arrested. The investigation led to the arrest of Cody Fortman, a 26-year-old man from ...
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  • UPDATE: Longview PD identify shooting victim
  • Longview police investigating fatal shooting on 12th Street
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