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James Edward Tottress

Death by Force
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In the evening hours of a spring day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 29-year-old James Edward Tottress was brought to a violent and tragic end. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Tottress was fatally shot at the Towne Square Apartments, a housing complex located near the intersection of Apache Street and North Peoria Avenue. The incident prompted an immediate response from the Tulsa Police Department, who were called to the scene following reports of the shooting. Upon their arrival, officers discovered T ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Edward Tottress

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tulsa

    OK

    2023-05-14

    29

    James

    Edward Tottress

    Yes

    11/23/2025

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