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James Thomas Dunn

Case from Washington, DC dated Sep 22, 2018

Victim Details

James Thomas Dunn

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2018-09-22

37

James

Thomas Dunn

07/21/2026

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In the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., a dispute tragically escalated, leading to the death of 37-year-old James Thomas Dunn. On September 22, 2018, the Black / African American male was shot multiple times. Despite efforts to save him, Dunn succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the altercation.

Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect, estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old with a medium build and wearing a dark hoodie and jeans, fleeing the area shortly after ...
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  • NBC4 Washington: 6 Killed in Spurt of DC Shootings Since Friday Morning
  • WJLA: Police: 2 fatal shootings, 9 shot after several overnight shootings throughout D.C.
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