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Hakim Payton Kent

Death by Force
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Hakim Payton Kent, a 43-year-old man from Inglewood, California, tragically lost his life on May 6, 2020. The incident occurred in the 700 block of North La Brea Avenue, where officers from the Inglewood Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Kent lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, Kent was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office later confirmed that the ma ...Read More
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  • Daily Breeze: Pasadena man ID’d as victim in fatal Inglewood shooting
  • MyNewsLA.com: Police Seek Public Help to Solve Inglewood Shooting Death - MyNewsLA.com
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    Victim Details

    Hakim Payton Kent

    Male

    Black / African American

    Inglewood

    CA

    2020-05-06

    43

    Hakim

    Payton Kent

    11/27/2025

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    12/19/2024
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    04/22/2024
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