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Charles Harris

Case from Arlington, TX dated May 03, 2015

Victim Details

Charles Harris

Male

Black / African American

Arlington

TX

2015-05-03

21

Charles

Harris

08/02/2026

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Charles Harris, a 21-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 3, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Harris, who had moved from Detroit to Arlington six months prior to pursue work and college opportunities, was shot and killed while walking away from a pickup basketball game. According to police reports, an argument broke out among players, and as Harris walked to his car, a shot was fired, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after.

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  • Arlington Man Dead After Shooting At Pick-Up Basketball Game
  • Son of Detroit police officers shot and killed in Texas
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    I’ve been following Charles Harris' case and can't stop thinking about the composite sketch of the... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
    It's incredibly sad how a casual basketball game can turn into such a tragic event. I can't help but... ...Read More
    10/28/2023
    Has anyone else been thinking about the basketball game itself and how it all started? I've been mul... ...Read More
    07/14/2023
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