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James B. Cox III

Case from Nashville, TN dated Aug 16, 2024

Victim Details

James B. Cox III

Male

Black / African American

Nashville

TN

2024-08-16

41

James

B. Cox III

07/10/2026

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In the early hours of August 16, 2024, the life of 41-year-old James B. Cox III, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Nashville's Edgehill neighborhood. The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. on Deford Bailey Avenue, where Cox was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • https://www.wsmv.com: Murder charges pending against Edgehill homicide suspect
  • https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/1-dead-after-shooting-in-edgehill-neighborhood/
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