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James Daniel Chantz

Case from Nampa, ID dated Sep 16, 2021

Victim Details

James Chantz

Male

Black / African American

Nampa

ID

2021-09-16

21

James

Daniel Chantz

Yes

06/24/2026

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In Nampa, Idaho, a dispute between roommates over living arrangements escalated into a fatal encounter. James Chantz, a 21-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on September 16, 2021. He died from his injuries the following day. The tragic events unfolded in his own apartment on the 300 block of West Orchard Avenue, culminating in the arrest and conviction of his roommate.

The conflict began when Chantz asked his roommate, 21-year-old Christopher J. Williams, to move out of their share ...
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