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William James Edwards, III

Case from Santa-monica, CA dated Jan 25, 2024

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Santa-monica

State

Date Of Death

2024-01-25

Age At Death

First Name

William

Last Name

James Edwards, III

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Case Description

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On January 25, 2024, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 2600 block of 29th Street in Santa Monica. Upon arrival, they discovered 46-year-old Los Angeles resident and music producer, William James "BJ" Edwards III, seated in his parked vehicle, suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Edwards was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

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William James Edwards, III

Case from Santa-monica, CA dated Jan 25, 2024

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