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A man is murdered at a Family Fare/BP
On February 14, 2017, 41-year-old John Wesley Pruitt Jr. was shot during a robbery at the Family Fare BP gas station on Guess Road in Durham, North Carolina. Pruitt, who had worked at the store for over 10 years, was fatally wounded during the attempted robbery and later died from his injuries. The incident shocked the community and led to the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect, who was charged with Pruitt’s murder. The case highlighted the increasing concerns over violent crimes in the area .
On February 14, 2017, 41-year-old John Wesley Pruitt Jr. was shot during a robbery at the Family Fare BP gas station on Guess Road in Durham, North Carolina. Pruitt, who had worked at the store for over 10 years, was fatally wounded during the attempted robbery and later died from his injuries. The incident shocked the community and led to the arrest of a 16-year-old suspect, who was charged with Pruitt’s murder. The case highlighted the increasing concerns over violent crimes in the area .
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John Pruitt
April 6, 2023
Male
Caucasian / White
Durham
NC
2017-02-14
41
John Pruitt
John
Pruitt
Yes
11/25/2025
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02/27/2024
02/27/2024
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10/20/2023
10/20/2023
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10/05/2023
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