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Tyrea James

Case from Kenner, LA dated Dec 28, 2024

Victim Details

Tyrea James

Male

Black / African American

Kenner

LA

2024-12-28

20

Tyrea

James

07/16/2026

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In the late days of December, the life of 20-year-old Tyrea James was tragically cut short in a shooting in Kenner, Louisiana. The male victim was killed on December 28th, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden violence. In the weeks that followed, investigators pieced together the events that led to his untimely death, culminating in the arrest of a suspect.

Utilizing a combination of modern policing techniques, Kenner police identified 21-year-old Keith A. Cotton of Metairie as ...
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  • wwltv.com: Kenner Police Arrest Metairie Man in Connection to December Homicide
  • Police investigating after 20-year-old gunned down in Kenner
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