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Jineedi Sheikh

Case from Utica, NY dated Jul 03, 2021

Victim Details

Jineedi Sheikh

Male

Black / African American

Utica

NY

2021-07-03

14

Jineedi

Sheikh

07/07/2026

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On a summer day in Utica, New York, the life of 14-year-old Jineedi Sheikh was tragically cut short. On July 3, 2021, police responded to reports of a shooting on Jefferson Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Jineedi critically injured from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for emergency medical care, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. Jineedi was a Black male.

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  • Morning Briefing in CNY: July 6 2021
  • syracuse: Police identify 2 shot, killed in Utica; 15-year-old charged in teen’s death
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