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Zachary James Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the morning of September 27, 2024, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Dallas Police responded to a shooting incident in the 1700 block of Overhill Lane in the East Oak Cliff neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered 36-year-old Zachary James Jr. seated in the front seat of his 2019 Toyota Corolla, suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Dallas Fire-Rescue promptly transported him to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on September 28, 2024.

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  • FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth: Man charged with murdering nephew in East Oak Cliff, affidavit shows
  • Dallas News: Man arrested in fatal east Oak Cliff shooting that killed 36-year-old
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    Victim Details

    Zachary James Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dallas

    TX

    2024-09-27

    36

    Zachary

    James Jr

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else heard about the strange comment George James made after the shooting? Witnesses ment... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
    It's beyond difficult to comprehend how family disputes can lead to something as devastating as this... ...Read More
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