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Minnesota : Synika James


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Synika James had just celebrated his 37th birthday when he was shot in the chest while attending a vigil for a childhood friend murdered three years earlier. The east side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been plagued by gang activity for years. Retaliation between rival gangs in the area has resulted in many deaths to members and innocent bystanders like Synika. He was hailed a hero after pushing children out of the way when the gunfire started. It has been almost eight years since Synika James was shot in an alley, and there has been zero suspects or person of interest named in his murder. Who Killed Synika James in Saint Paul, Minnesota?



Call to Action-

If you know anything about Synika’s unsolved murder, please call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota HOTLINE: 800-222-8477 or go to Crimestoppersms.org and leave an anonymous tip. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for killing Synika.



Sources-

https://www.newspapers.com/image/571081238/?terms=%20Synika%20James&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/250748191/?terms=%20Synika%20James&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/250746292/?terms=synika%20James&match=1

https://www.britannica.com/science/Arctic-air-mass

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul,_Minnesota

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/st-paul/crime

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4098143/Synika-James

https://www.newspapers.com/image/250971719/?terms=naressa%20turner&match=1

https://www.daytonsbluff.org/our-community/page/61/?no_redirect=true

https://www.stpaul.gov/news/mayor-carter-announces-new-efforts-support-safer-outcomes-neighborhoods-across-saint-paul

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