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News Feb 17, 2016
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James R. Rucker was shot and killed Tuesday night in Pasadena. – Photo Courtesy of Victim’s Family
A 29-year-old man died from gunshot wounds in the Washington Square area of north Pasadena Tuesday night.
At about 9:44 pm, Pasadena Police responded to the area of Palm Terrace and Claremont Street regarding reports of gunshots. Officers found a James Rucker, 29, suffering from gunshot wounds.
On Wednesday morning Detectives from Pasadena PD were searching the area for any clues into this homicide.
Tuesday night’s shooting was in close proximity to a Monday night attack which left one victim in critical condition.
Pasadena Fire Department paramedics arrived and transported Rucker to Huntington hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives search the immediate area Wednesday morning where Rucker was gunned down. – Photo By Terry Miller
This is Pasadena’s first homicide of 2016 and one that has deeply affected the extended family at Beacon Media. James Rucker was Jesse Dillon’s nephew. Dillon is CEO Of Beacon Media, Inc.
Detectives are on scene and with the victim’s family in the hospital.
At the present time, it is unclear whether the incident was gang-related or whether the shooting was associated with last night’s shooting incident in the 1400 block of north El Molino Avenue.
If you have any information regarding this case, please call Detective A. Russo at (626) 744-6412. You may also TIP anonymously.
Relatives of victim James Rucker point to the spot where he was shot. – Photo by Terry Miller
