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Donell James

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated May 20, 2023

Victim Details

Donell James

Male

Kansas-city

MO

2023-05-20

23

Donell

James

07/14/2026

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On the afternoon of May 20, 2023, tragedy struck in the Hillcrest neighborhood of southeast Kansas City, Missouri. Police officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of Drury Avenue following reports of a disturbance and the sound of gunfire. Upon arriving at the parking lot of an apartment complex, first responders discovered 23-year-old Donell James suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the arrival of emergency services, James succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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  • Obituary for Donell James | Serenity Funeral Home LLC
  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: Man charged in deadly shooting at south Kansas City apartment
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