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Bernell James

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Nov 21, 2023

Victim Details

Bernell James

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2023-11-21

14

Bernell

James

07/01/2026

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In the city of New Orleans, a 14-year-old male named Bernell James, was killed on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. His life was cut short by an act of gun violence, a tragic event that was part of a string of deadly shootings involving juveniles in the city that week.

Bernell, who was born on October 9, 2009, was remembered by friends and family as a fun-loving teenager with a good smile who enjoyed making people laugh. He was a student at Kip Memorial Middle School where he played football. A ...
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  • WGNO: Balloon release held for killed 14-year-old in New Orleans
  • NOLA.com: KIPP football player, trombone player shot dead in Chef Menteur home, family says
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