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James Johnson III

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Feb 04, 2023

Victim Details

James Johnson III

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2023-02-04

17

James

Johnson III

07/15/2026

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In the an eastern neighborhood of Indianapolis, a bright and promising young life was tragically cut short. James Johnson III, a motivated and well-loved 17-year-old male, was fatally shot on the evening of February 4, 2023. The incident occurred in the 5600 block of Lowell Avenue, where he was found with gunshot wounds and subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

James, born on January 7, 2006, was a junior at Purdue Polytechnic High School with a ...
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  • Fox 59: 17-year-old Purdue Polytechnic student killed in east side shooting
  • Fox 59: Juvenile shot and killed on Indy’s east side
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    I've been thinking a lot about the initiative James Johnson III took with his "317 Fruit Man" busine... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the incredible initiative James had with his "317 Fruit Man" business. I... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the influence James had even at such a young age. It's not just his acco... ...Read More
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