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Valeri Hawkins

Case from Concord, CA dated May 15, 2014

Victim Details

Valeri Hawkins

Female

Concord

CA

2014-05-15

57

Valeri

Hawkins

07/01/2026

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Valeri Hawkins, aged 57, tragically died on May 15, 2014, in Concord, California. The incident occurred when Concord police responded to a call about a woman threatening suicide. Upon arrival, officers found Hawkins, who had a history of mental illness, in a distressed state. She was reportedly holding a gun and threatening to harm herself. Despite attempts to de-escalate the situation, Hawkins pointed the gun at the officers, prompting them to open fire. She was fatally shot during the encounte ...
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  • SFGate: Concord police fatally shoot woman who pointed gun
  • InsideBayArea.com: Police identify woman fatally shot by officers at Concord home
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