Howard Watkins

Death by Force

Howard Watkins Jr., a 21-year-old African American male from Hammond, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on October 18, 2022. The incident occurred during a child custody visitation that turned deadly. Watkins was shot and killed by 25-year-old Ajante Jackson, also of Hammond, during an altercation that stemmed from the visitation. Jackson, who shares two children with a female acquaintance of Watkins, had requested to see his children. Upon arriving at the meeting location, Jackson opened fire ...Read More

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