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James Newman

Case from Dearborn-heights, MI dated Feb 28, 2019

Victim Details

James Newman

Male

Black / African American

Dearborn-heights

MI

2019-02-28

17

James

Newman

07/02/2026

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In the early hours of February 28, 2019, a dispute between two armed teenagers in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, ended in the tragic death of 17-year-old James Newman of Inkster. The confrontation occurred around 1:30 a.m. outside a home on Lehigh Street, near Beech Daly Road and Annapolis Street.

During the altercation, both James Newman and 16-year-old Daylon Wooten of Dearborn Heights were in possession of handguns. The argument escalated, leading to Wooten allegedly shooting Newman. Foll ...
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  • Detroit News: Teen, 16, denied bond in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Dearborn Heights
  • WDIV: 17-year-old killed, 16-year-old injured in Dearborn Heights shooting
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