James Blanton, age 34

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Lost to gun violence on December 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Photo sources:

ABC13 Houston: Former Prairie View A&M University athlete killed in front of girlfriend during home invasion: HPD
James Blanton - Football - Prairie View A&M University Athletics

News sources:

Houston Chronicle: Man charged with capital murder in death of former Prairie View A&M football player
ABC13 Houston: Arrest made after homeowner killed in front of girlfriend in Houston's southside, HPD says
ABC13 Houston: Former Prairie View A&M University athlete killed in front of girlfriend during home invasion: HPD
khou.com: HPD: Homeowner shot, killed by masked suspects after fight in southeast Houston
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