James Dorsey, Jr.

Death by Force
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James Dorsey Jr., aged 37, was tragically shot and killed on December 26, 2016, in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. outside a 7-Eleven located in the 200 block of Cedar St. NW. According to police reports, Dorsey was involved in an argument with two other men when one of them pulled out a handgun and shot him. Dorsey was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects. The first suspect, Shawn James Brown ...Read More
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  • Washington Post: Man wanted in Dec. 26 killing in Takoma is arrested, D.C. police say

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    Victim Details

    James Dorsey, Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2016-12-26

    37

    James

    Dorsey, Jr.

    01/07/2025

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