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Jakim Maulana

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 14, 2022

Victim Details

Jakim Jak Knight Maulana

Male

Black / African American

Los-angeles

CA

2022-07-14

28

Jakim

Maulana

07/15/2026

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Jakim Maulana, widely known by his stage name Jak Knight, was a talented comedian, actor, and writer who tragically passed away on July 14, 2022, at the age of 28. Knight was found deceased on an embankment in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, with a gunshot wound to the head. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined his cause of death to be suicide. Knight's untimely death shocked the entertainment community, leading to an outpouring of tributes from fellow comedians and fans who remembered ...
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  • Los Angeles Times: Death of 28-year-old comedian Jak Knight ruled a suicide
  • Jak Knight's Cause of Death Confirmed by LA Medical Examiner
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    I've been thinking a lot about Jak Knight's passing, and I can't help but reflect on how talented he... ...Read More
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