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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Darren Jimmie Salaam
Male
Black / African American
Parkersburg
WV
2021-05-30
36
Darren
Jimmie Salaam
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey all, I've been thinking a lot about the community that helped bring Thompson and Holbrooks-Mick ... ...Read More
02/05/2023
02/05/2023
I feel deeply for Darren Jimmie Salaam's family; they have endured so much. It's hard to imagine the... ...Read More
02/05/2023
02/05/2023
