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James Anderson Sr.

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 01, 2021

Victim Details

James Anderson, Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2021-01-01

62

James

Anderson Sr.

07/20/2026

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In the early hours of New Year's Day 2021, the city of Indianapolis recorded its first homicide of the year, the unfortunate victim being 62-year-old James Anderson Sr., a Black male. The incident unfolded at approximately 1:38 a.m. on the 9300 block of Norcross Court, where officers responded to a report of a person shot. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Anderson with gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical services promptly transported him to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to ...
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  • Fox 59: Several shootings, 2021’s first homicide keep police busy overnight
  • JAMES ANDERSON, SR. Obituary | Jan 1, 2021 | Indianapolis, IN
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    It's so painful to see another unsolved case just sitting there with no answers. I didn't know James... ...Read More
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