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James Jarreau Williams

Case from Fort-wayne, IN dated Oct 16, 2017

Victim Details

James Jarreau Williams

Male

Black / African American

Fort-wayne

IN

2017-10-16

31

James

Jarreau Williams

07/04/2026

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In the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the life of James Jarreau Williams, a 31-year-old man, was tragically cut short on October 16, 2017. Williams, known to his loved ones, was a victim of gun violence, a stark event that left a void in the lives of his family and friends. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded in a city that, like many others, has contended with the harsh realities of violent crime.

Following the shooting, the Fort Wayne Police Department was involved in th ...
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  • James Williams Obituary | Oct 16, 2017 | Fort Wayne, IN
  • James Jarreau Williams - 2017 - Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.
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