James Curtis Butts, aged 35, was fatally shot on May 17, 2015, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the 2100 block of 4th Street N. Officers arrived at the scene and provided medical aid until an ambulance transported Butts to North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Hennepin County medical examiner's office confirmed that Butts had been shot multiple times.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have
been made in connection with the shooting. Authorities have not released any detailed descriptions or names of potential suspects involved in the case. The Minneapolis Police Department continues to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation. Anyone with information about the killing is encouraged to contact the tip line.
James Curtis Butts was originally from Duck Hill, Mississippi, and had moved to Minneapolis. He is survived by his two daughters, Jasmine and Jamaia Butts, and his mother, Bettie Jean Butts. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served, and the perpetrator will be brought to justice.
