James Nelson Purifoy Murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota age 27

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On the evening of April 12, 2024, Minneapolis police responded to reports of a shooting near the 3600 block of Penn Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers found 27-year-old James Nelson Purifoy lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his torso. He was transported to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale, where he succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of April 13.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, James was affectionately known as "Dulu" to family and friends. Born on N ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

James Nelson Purifoy

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Minneapolis

state

MN

Date of Death

2024-04-12

Age at Death

27

First Name

James

Last Name

Nelson Purifoy

Last Updated

12/12/2024

James Nelson Purifoy
Murdered

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