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James Slaughter

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jan 21, 2018

Victim Details

James Slaughter

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2018-01-21

20

James

Slaughter

07/26/2026

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On a cold January evening in Indianapolis, the life of 20-year-old James Slaughter was cut short by an act of gun violence. The incident, which took place on Sunday, January 21, 2018, prompted an investigation by homicide detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

That evening, officers were dispatched to the city's east side following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a young man, later identified as James Slaughter, suffering from gunshot wounds. ...
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  • FOX59: Coroner identifies man killed in shooting on east side
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