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James Gray

Case from Kokomo, IN dated Jan 02, 2020

Victim Details

James C. Gray Jr

Male

Black / African American

Kokomo

IN

2020-01-02

16

James

Gray

07/25/2026

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In the winter of 2020, the community of Kokomo, Indiana, was shaken by the tragic death of 16-year-old James Carl Gray Jr. Known affectionately as 'JJ' to his friends and family, he was a tenth-grade student at McKinley School. Gray was described as a vibrant young man with a passion for life; he played PAL football, enjoyed rapping with his friends, had a talent for drawing, and excelled at math. He was known for his loyalty to his siblings and his ability to make others laugh with his jokes.
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  • Illinois man acquitted in fatal 2020 shooting | News - Kokomo Tribune
  • 18-year-old Illinois man charged with murder of 16-year-old Kokomo ...
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