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James Lee Miller

Case from Kalamazoo, MI dated May 20, 2021

Victim Details

James Lee Miller

Male

Black / African American

Kalamazoo

MI

2021-05-20

31

James

Lee Miller

07/09/2026

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In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a life was tragically cut short on May 20, 2021. James Lee Miller Jr., a 31-year-old man, was killed in an act of gun violence. Known affectionately to friends and family as 'Jr.' and 'Meathead,' his death left a void in the community he had called home since moving to Michigan at the age of 12.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 22, 1989, James was a man with a big heart and a constant smile. He was known for his loyalty to his friends and his dedication to his ...
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  • mlive: Police release name of Vicksburg man, 31, fatally shot in Kalamazoo
  • Mr. James Lee Miller Jr. Obituary - Kalamazoo - Harper Funeral Home
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