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James Bolden

Case from Houston, TX dated May 01, 2017

Victim Details

James Bolden

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2017-05-01

55

James

Bolden

07/26/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On May 1, 2017, James Bolden, aged 55, was shot and killed in his home located at 4220 Grassmere, Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 3:15 a.m. when two masked suspects entered the residence through an unlocked window. Once inside, the suspects confronted a resident, demanding money. Despite obtaining what they asked for, they shot Bolden before fleeing. The suspects, both described as young males around 17 years old, remain unidentified. Bolden was transported to a local hospital, wher ...
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