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Shenita Nichole James

Case from Montgomery, AL dated Dec 24, 2014

Victim Details

Shenita Nichole James

Female

Black / African American

Montgomery

AL

2014-12-24

36

Shenita

Nichole James

07/10/2026

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In the quiet hours of Christmas Eve 2014, in Montgomery, Alabama, the life of 36-year-old Shenita Nichole James was tragically cut short by an act of gun violence. A mother and entrepreneur, her death left her family and community in mourning.

Details surrounding the specifics of the shooting remain limited in public records. However, the investigation into her death led to the arrest of a suspect, Carlos Heard. He was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Ms. James's death. ...
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  • The Montgomery Advertiser: Family mourns death of young mom, businesswoman
  • Person shot on Christmas Eve in Montgomery dies
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