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Akeal Christopher

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Jun 27, 2012

Victim Details

Akeal Christopher

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2012-06-27

14

Akeal

Christopher

07/07/2026

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Akeal Christopher, a 14-year-old Black male, was enjoying a summer evening with friends after leaving a graduation party in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn on June 27, 2012. As the group of friends walked near the intersection of Cornelia Street and Evergreen Avenue, they were tragically met with gunfire. In the midst of the chaos, a single bullet struck Akeal in the head. He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where he fought for his life for nearly two weeks. On July 10, 2012, his 15th bir ...
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  • the Guardian: 'They stole my big brother': violence turns child into champion for 'gun sense'
  • DNAinfo New York: 14-Year-Old Boy Shot in Head in Bushwick
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