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Charles Thaxton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early evening of April 22, 2021, a dispute in a Charleston, West Virginia alley escalated into a fatal act of violence, claiming the life of 29-year-old Charles "C.J." Thaxton. The White / Caucasian male was involved in an altercation on the city's West Side, in the vicinity of the 130 block of Stuart Street. The argument took a deadly turn around 7:45 p.m. when the other individual involved pulled out a firearm.

A single shot was fired, striking Thaxton in the chest. The gunman th ...Read More
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  • WOWK 13 News: Clendenin man charged in shooting death
  • Charleston Gazette-Mail: Clendenin man arrested in Thursday night shooting death of Charleston man
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    Victim Details

    Charles Thaxton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Charleston

    WV

    2021-04-22

    29

    Charles

    Thaxton

    11/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hi everyone,
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    07/23/2024
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    08/29/2023
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