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Willie James Russell

Death by Force
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Willie James Russell, a 31-year-old man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on May 12, 2024, which was Mother's Day. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Seneca Drive, Fayetteville, where Russell was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services responded to the shooting at approximately 5:30 a.m., but Russell was pronounced dead at the scene.

Russell, who had been experiencing homelessness, was reportedly living in a tent behind a church in Fayett ...Read More
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  • CBS17.com: 1 shot dead in Fayetteville neighborhood, police seek tips in homicide
  • Mr. Willie James Russell Obituary | May 12, 2024 | Raleigh, NC
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    Victim Details

    Willie James Russell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Fayetteville

    NC

    2024-05-12

    31

    Willie

    James Russell

    Yes

    11/08/2025

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