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Randolph James

Case from Washington, DC dated Jan 27, 2008

Victim Details

Randolph James

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2008-01-27

2008-01-27

49

Randolph

James

06/23/2026


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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., a life was tragically cut short. On January 27, 2008, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Randolph James was inside an apartment building in the 400 block of 37th Street, SE, when he was fatally shot. The incident left a family and community mourning a sudden and violent loss.

Known to his loved ones as 'Randy,' Mr. James was a husband to Bernadette Daniels and a devoted father to his daughter, Travonna Brooks. His family also included t ...
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  • Randolph James - Homicide Victim | mpdc
  • Randolph James Obituary (2008) - The Washington Post - Legacy.com

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