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William James

Case from Stamford, CT dated Jun 05, 2014

Victim Details

William James

Male

Black / African American

Stamford

CT

2014-06-05

46

William

James

06/26/2026

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William James, a 46-year-old Black/African American man, was fatally shot in Stamford, Connecticut on the evening of Thursday, June 5, 2014. Known to his friends and family as "Buttons," James was in the South End area of the city when the incident occurred. At approximately 8:36 p.m., at the corner of South Pacific Street and Ludlow Street, a male suspect approached James from behind and fired a single shot, striking him in the head. The area was reportedly busy with activity at the time of the ...
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  • NBC Connecticut: Police Make Arrest In Stamford Murder
  • Police have suspect in murder of William James in Stamford
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