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Makiya Alexandria Hawkins

Death by Force
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Makiya Alexandria Hawkins, a 17-year-old from Taylors, South Carolina, tragically lost her life on May 14, 2017. She was a senior at Wade Hampton High School and was known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her studies. On the night of her death, Makiya was attending an event at the Pavilion Recreation Complex in Taylors when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting. Authorities responded to the scene around 12:15 a.m. and found Makiya lying on the ground with a guns ...Read More
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  • Sheriff says teen slain behind Pavilion was caught in gang-related crossfire
  • WYFF: Greenville Co. teenager dies hours after she was shot, officials say
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    Victim Details

    Makiya Alexandria Hawkins

    Female

    Black / African American

    Taylors

    SC

    2017-05-14

    17

    Makiya

    Alexandria Hawkins

    11/22/2025

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    01/18/2023
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