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Arif Yeakub

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Jun 07, 2018

Victim Details

Arif Yeakub

Male

Middle Eastern / Arab

Brooklyn

NY

2018-06-07

24

Arif

Yeakub

07/04/2026

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In the summer of 2018, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in a Brooklyn apartment building. Arif Yeakub, a 24-year-old male, was fatally shot on June 7th inside a residence at 550 Ocean Avenue in the Flatbush neighborhood. The incident unfolded in what police believe was a drug deal that took a deadly turn.

According to law enforcement, two individuals went to the building with the intention of selling drugs to Yeakub. An altercation reportedly broke out wh ...
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  • Teen arrested in connection with Flatbush shooting death
  • Arif Yeakub, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Echoing the sentiments of many here, I want to express my deep sorrow for Arif Yeakub’s family and... ...Read More
    08/03/2024
    I'm really feeling for Arif's family and friends right now. It's so tragic that a young life like hi... ...Read More
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    I recently read about the tragic case of Arif Yeakub's murder, and it's really been weighing on my m... ...Read More
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