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James Pops Carter

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Dec 20, 2023

Victim Details

James Pops Carter

Male

Black / African American

Norfolk

VA

2023-12-20

84

James

Pops Carter

07/09/2026

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In the city of Norfolk, Virginia, a man known as a pillar of his community, 84-year-old James 'Pops' Carter, was fatally shot on the evening of December 20, 2023. Carter, a male, was the owner of Triple C Convenience store on Lindenwood Avenue, a place where he was considered a father figure and a mentor to generations. On that Wednesday night, a dispute broke out among several individuals in front of his store. Carter, in an attempt to de-escalate the situation and clear the area, was shot as h ...
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  • 13newsnow.com: 3 suspects arrested in connection to shooting that killed Norfolk convenience store operator
  • WAVY.com: 84-year-old store owner killed in Norfolk double shooting

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