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Trashawn Watkins

Case from Raleigh, NC dated Jun 14, 2021

Victim Details

Trashawn Watkins

Male

Black / African American

Raleigh

NC

2021-06-14

19

Trashawn

Watkins

06/20/2026

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Trashawn Watkins, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2021, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. near the Food Lion on Poole Road. Watkins was walking out of the grocery store when he was shot at least once in the chest by someone in a white car. Despite being rushed to WakeMed for treatment, he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation into Watkins' death led to the arrest of Kevin Hart, also 19 years old, who was ch ...
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  • WRAL.com: 19-year-old charged with murder after drive-by shooting outside Raleigh Food Lion :: WRAL.com
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    Has anyone else been struck by how close this incident happened to such a routine place like a Food ... ...Read More
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    Every time I think about Trashawn Watkins, I can't help but feel a profound sense of sorrow for his ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone have information about the memorial held for Trashawn Watkins? I heard from a friend tha... ...Read More
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