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Darryl Adams

Case from Queens, NY dated Mar 12, 2012

Victim Details

Darryl Adams

Male

Black / African American

Queens

NY

2012-03-12

18

Darryl

Adams

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of March 12, 2012, the life of 18-year-old Darryl Adams was tragically cut short in the South Jamaica Houses of Queens, New York. Surveillance cameras in the public housing development captured the harrowing final moments of the young man's life. Adams was seen on video running for his life, pursued by two assailants. After stumbling and falling to the ground, one of the pursuers callously stood over him and fired a fatal shot.

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  • Gothamist: Video: Two Teens Caught On Camera Shooting Victim Execution-Style
  • QNS.com: Darryl Adams killer gets 25 years – QNS.com
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    I can't stop thinking about the community's response after Darryl Adams' tragic death. The vigils an... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of surveillance in Darryl Adams' case. It’s tragic that su... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the impact on the South Jamaica community since Darryl Adams' tragic ... ...Read More
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