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Darren Jimmie Salaam

Case from Parkersburg, WV dated May 30, 2021

Victim Details

Darren Jimmie Salaam

Male

Black / African American

Parkersburg

WV

2021-05-30

36

Darren

Jimmie Salaam

07/13/2026

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In the early hours of May 30, 2021, a dispute in a Parkersburg, West Virginia residence on 17th Avenue tragically ended the life of Darren Jimmie Salaam, a 36-year-old Black male from Akron, Ohio. The incident, which authorities believe stemmed from a botched robbery attempt or a disagreement over a drug transaction, escalated into a fatal shooting.

Victor Lee Thompson, a 43-year-old with a long history with law enforcement, had forced his way into the home around 2 a.m.. An argument erup ...
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  • WOWK 13 News: WV man wanted in Wood County murder investigation
  • Parkersburg murder trial getting underway today - News and Sentinel
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