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James Dotson

Case from Warren, OH dated Apr 04, 2016

Victim Details

James Dotson

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Warren

OH

2016-04-04

2016-04-04

1982-09-24

33

James

Dotson

Black

Brown

5'07

150

06/28/2026


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Case Description

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A man is shot in the parking lot of J\u0026L Club
James Dotson Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Warren, Ohio, was shot and killed on April 4, 2016, outside the J & L Lounge located on Highland Avenue in Warren Township. Warren Township police responded to a call at around 2 a.m. regarding a shooting at the bar, and upon arrival, they discovered James lying in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. This incident, which has remained unsolve ...
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  • James Earl Dotson Unsolved homicide - Ohio Attorney General
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