Shango Adams

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 17, 2024, at approximately 12:48 a.m., Greensboro Police, Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Van Wert Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 23-year-old Shango Adams lying in a driveway with a gunshot wound. Tragically, Adams was pronounced dead at the scene, marking Greensboro's 34th homicide of the year.

In the days following the incident, Adams' family expressed profound grief and a desperate ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shango Adams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Greensboro

    NC

    2024-10-17

    23

    Shango

    Adams

    12/23/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been following the candlelight vigil that the community held for Shango Adams? ? It'... ...Read More
    12/14/2024
    I’ve been following Shango Adams’ case closely and feel compelled to say something about the com... ...Read More
    12/06/2024
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