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James Edward Prater III

Case from Corning, AR dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

James Edward Prater III

Male

White / Caucasian

Corning

AR

2016-06-12

55

James

Edward Prater III

08/04/2026

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In the small city of Corning, Arkansas, a violent encounter on a Sunday afternoon in June brought a sudden and tragic end to the life of James Edward Prater III. On June 12, 2016, the 55-year-old man was fatally shot in the 800 block of 6th Street. The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., prompted an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Corning Police Department, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, and the Arkansas State Police.

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  • Arkansas Online: Corning man held in shooting death
  • Corning man held in shooting death | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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