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John Pruitt

Case from Durham, NC dated Feb 14, 2017

Victim Details

John Pruitt

April 6, 2023

Male

Caucasian / White

Durham

NC

2017-02-14

41

John Pruitt

John

Pruitt

Yes

07/05/2026


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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 .

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