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Darius James Ross

Case from Gary, IN dated Jul 15, 2018

Victim Details

Darius James Ross

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2018-07-15

28

Darius

James Ross

07/07/2026

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On a summer evening in Gary, Indiana, what began as a celebration of life turned into a scene of devastating loss. Darius James Ross, a 28-year-old Black man, was out with his fiancée, Heather Talley, and their friend, Nicholas Edwards, to commemorate his birthday on July 15, 2018. The night was filled with the joy of friends and family, a festive gathering that gave no hint of the tragedy that would soon unfold. After the celebrations, the lives of Darius, Heather, and Nicholas were abruptly a ...
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  • Legacy.com: Darius Ross Obituary (2018) - Gary, IN - Post Tribune
  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Couple, their friend identified as 3 found shot to death Sunday in Gary
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