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Akir Samad Hooper

Death by Force
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Akir Samad Hooper, a 34-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on May 19, 2017, in Forest City, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. at his residence on Arlington Street. Alongside him, Stephanie Lynn Walker, a 37-year-old Caucasian female, was also shot and later succumbed to her injuries at Rutherford Regional Hospital. The two juveniles living in the home managed to escape unharmed.

The Forest City Police Department reported that the shooting ...Read More
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  • WLOS: Police identify 2 killed in Forest City shooting; male suspect still on the loose
  • Police Investigating 2 Shooting Deaths at Forest City Home
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    Victim Details

    Akir Samad Hooper

    Male

    Black / African American

    Forest-city

    NC

    2017-05-19

    34

    Akir

    Samad Hooper

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey all, I’ve been following the Akir Samad Hooper and Stephanie Lynn Walker case for a while, and... ...Read More
    04/29/2024
    Wow, it's astonishing to hear about the dedication of the Forest City Police Department and the FBI ... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    I came across the Akir Samad Hooper and Stephanie Lynn Walker case recently and felt compelled to jo... ...Read More
    02/14/2023
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