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James Butler

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Sep 29, 2017

Victim Details

James Butler

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2017-09-29

22

James

Butler

07/09/2026

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On a Saturday night, September 29, 2017, James Butler, a 22-year-old male, was shot and killed on West 28th Street, just west of Interstate 65 in Indianapolis. The incident unfolded after a dice game at a house where Butler was reportedly carrying a significant amount of money.

Investigators identified 17-year-old Dewayne Harris as the suspect. Evidence from a GPS monitoring device, which Harris was required to wear for a separate criminal case in Jackson County, placed him at the locatio ...
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  • FOX59: 17-year-old arrested on murder, robbery charges after fatal shooting in September
  • FOX59: IMPD investigating homicide after man killed on near north side
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