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Arion Stith

Case from Poughkeepsie, NY dated May 28, 2021

Victim Details

Arion Stith

Male

Black / African American

Poughkeepsie

NY

2021-05-28

21

Arion

Stith

07/23/2026

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In the spring of 2016, what began as a day of celebration for a talented high school athlete ended in a senseless act of violence that shook the city of Poughkeepsie, New York. On the evening of March 9th, 18-year-old Caval Haylett Jr., a promising Poughkeepsie High School senior and varsity basketball player, was caught in the crossfire of a violent dispute. Earlier that day, Haylett had showcased his skills in a local all-star basketball game, beaming with pride as he was honored for his athle ...
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  • Mid Hudson News: North Carolina man victim of latest Poughkeepsie homicide - Mid Hudson News
  • Poughkeepsie Journal: Poughkeepsie shooting on Washington Street kills man, 21
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