Jessie B. West, age 77

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Lost to gun violence on May 29, 1972 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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News sources:

• North Hills Sniper Attack - Memorial Day, 1972
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed were:

• Jacquelyn D. "Jackie" Wharton, age 47
• James G. Henry, age 31
• Melvin D. Harrison Jr, age 23

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