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James Tanner

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 26, 2017

Victim Details

James Tanner

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2017-10-26

18

James

Tanner

07/17/2026


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James Tanner, aged 18, was tragically killed on October 26, 2017, in Houston, Texas. The fatal shooting occurred in the West Houston area and was investigated by the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division. Tanner was reportedly shot multiple times, and despite immediate response from emergency services, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigators were left searching for leads, as the case initially provided few clues about the motive or suspects involved in the incident.
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