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Arif Yeakub, a 24-year-old resident of Brooklyn, NY, tragically lost his life on June 7, 2018, in a violent incident that unfolded in the lobby of an apartment building on Ocean Avenue near Church Avenue in Flatbush. The fatal encounter was the result of a drug deal gone wrong. According to police reports, Yeakub was involved in an argument over a marijuana purchase that escalated into violence. During the altercation, Yeakub was shot in the back and right leg by Jorge Luna, an 18-year-old from ...Read More
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Arif Yeakub
Male
Brooklyn
NY
2018-06-07
24
Arif
Yeakub
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Echoing the sentiments of many here, I want to express my deep sorrow for Arif Yeakub’s family and... ...Read More
08/03/2024
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
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
I recently read about the tragic case of Arif Yeakub's murder, and it's really been weighing on my m... ...Read More
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
