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William James Boo Pope

Case from Gary, IN dated Jan 25, 2023

Victim Details

William James Boo Pope

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2023-01-25

31

William

James Boo Pope

07/16/2026

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In the winter of 2023, the life of William James Boo Pope Dove, a 31-year-old Black/African American man from Gary, Indiana, was tragically cut short. On the evening of January 25th, he was fell victim to gun violence in his hometown. Despite being rushed to the hospital and fighting for his life for four days, he succumbed to his injuries on January 29, 2023.

William, affectionately known as 'Boo' to his friends and family, was a man who was deeply loved and cherished within his communit ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Region gunshot victim dies, police seeking tips
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