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Unique Gilkes

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Jun 05, 2016

Victim Details

Unique Gilkes

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2016-06-05

25

Unique

Gilkes

07/09/2026

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On what should have been a joyous celebration of his 25th birthday, Unique Gilkes, a male resident of Weeksville, Brooklyn, was tragically shot and killed on June 5, 2016. The fatal incident occurred just a block from his home on Saint Johns Place. Responding to a call shortly before 5 p.m., police officers discovered Gilkes with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso. He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses at the scene reported hearing at least six gun ...
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  • New York Post: Man shot 9 times on his birthday
  • NY Daily News: Father shot dead on birthday; gunfire kills another, wounds 6
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    I came across some information about the unique challenges the community around Weeksville is facing... ...Read More
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