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Sarah Hankerson

Case from Rocky-mount, NC dated May 08, 2022

Victim Details

Sarah Hankerson

Female

Black / African American

Rocky-mount

NC

2022-05-08

72

Sarah

Hankerson

06/22/2026

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Sarah Hankerson, a 72-year-old African American woman, tragically passed away on May 8, 2022, in Rocky Mount, NC. Her death was the result of an unintentional shooting incident. On that fateful day, the Rocky Mount Police Department responded to a shooting call at a residence on Meadowbrook Road. Upon arrival, they found Sarah Hankerson experiencing a medical emergency. Despite the life-saving measures attempted by first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • WRAL.com: Rocky Mount police say a man accidently shot and killed his mother during Mother’s Day dog attack :: WRAL.com
  • Sarah Hankerson Obituary | May 8, 2022 | Perry, FL
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