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Derius Desean James

Case from Ypsilanti, MI dated Aug 01, 2015

Victim Details

Derius Desean James

Male

Black / African American

Ypsilanti

MI

2015-08-01

25

Derius

Desean James

07/08/2026

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In the summer of 2015, the life of 25-year-old Derius Desean James of Ypsilanti, Michigan, was cut short. He passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015, in Ypsilanti Township. Public records and online sources confirm his death on this date.

Further details regarding the specific circumstances of his passing, including the cause and manner of death, are not available in publicly accessible online records. Information concerning any potential investigation into his death, including whether it w ...
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  • MLive.com: Man was shot in the back while running away, courtroom testimony reveals
  • MLive.com: Police identify man shot to death outside Ypsilanti gas station
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