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James B. Freeman

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Nov 01, 2014

Victim Details

James B. Freeman

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2014-11-01

21

James

B. Freeman

08/26/2026

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James B. Freeman, a 21-year-old Black/African American man, was shot and killed on the night of November 1, 2014, at the Stoneridge apartment complex in Portsmouth, Virginia. The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Hightower Road in the Churchland area. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., Portsmouth police dispatchers received a report of gunfire in the apartment complex. Officers responding to the scene searched the area and discovered Freeman behind or near a dumpster suffering from gunshot wounds. He ...
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  • The Virginian-Pilot: Victim in fatal Portsmouth shooting ID'd as 21-year-old
  • WTKR.com: Update: Still no arrests made after man killed in Portsmouth apartment complex
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