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James Russell Keyser Parker

Case from Cameron, WV dated Dec 26, 2014

Victim Details

James Russell Keyser Parker

Male

Cameron

WV

2014-12-26

19

James

Russell Keyser Parker

06/30/2026

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In the small community of Cameron, West Virginia, the day after Christmas in 2014 brought a tragic end to the life of 19-year-old James Russell Keyser Parker. On December 26, the young man, a 2013 graduate of Cameron High School and a member of the Cameron Fire Department, was fatally shot in an incident that would be described by authorities as unintentional.

The event unfolded at a residence on North Avenue in Cameron. A 14-year-old male, whose name was not publicly released due to his ...
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  • Charleston Gazette-Mail: Cameron police say fatal shooting of man appears accidental
  • One Dead in Cameron Accidental Shooting
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