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Akoya Skeith

Death by Force
Case Description
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Akoya Skeith, a 25-year-old male from Kenner, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on December 24, 2017. Initially reported as an accidental shooting, the incident was later ruled a homicide by the Kenner Police Department. The shooting occurred just after midnight on Christmas Eve in the 200 block of Clemson Place. According to the initial account provided by Skeith's girlfriend, Dominique Kendra Wix, Skeith was removing a gun from his waistband when it accidentally discharged. Skeith was transp ...Read More
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  • NOLA.com: Woman charged in boyfriend's death after accidental shooting story falls apart: Kenner police
  • WWL: Man accidentally shoots, kills himself while removing gun, police say
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    Victim Details

    Akoya Skeith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Kenner

    LA

    2017-12-24

    25

    Akoya

    Skeith

    01/17/2026

    Forum Posts (2)
    Wow, this case is just weighing heavy on my mind. I can't stop thinking about the trauma and confusi... ...Read More
    12/02/2023
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    02/01/2023
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