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Darryl Adams

Death by Force
Case Description
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Darryl Adams, an 18-year-old from Queens, NY, tragically lost his life on March 12, 2012. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at the South Jamaica Houses, a public housing development. Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moments leading up to his death. Adams was seen running through the housing complex, pursued by two young men, Sean Barnhill and Alexander Burgess. The footage showed Adams stumbling and falling to the ground, at which point Barnhill approached and shot him. ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Darryl Adams

    Male

    Black / African American

    Queens

    NY

    2012-03-12

    18

    Darryl

    Adams

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the community's response after Darryl Adams' tragic death. The vigils an... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of surveillance in Darryl Adams' case. It’s tragic that su... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
    Has anyone else been following the impact on the South Jamaica community since Darryl Adams' tragic ... ...Read More
    11/11/2023
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