Lawrence Hawkins

Murdered

The homicide of Lawrence Hawkins, age 41, occurred in Detroit on September 6, 2013. While specific details surrounding the crime are scarce in available public records, Detroit, like many urban areas, was experiencing a high number of homicides during this period, with the city’s law enforcement battling rising crime rates. Hawkins' death added to the troubling statistics in a city grappling with a pervasive violent crime epidemic.

Detroit’s homicide rates during 2013 reflected ong ...Read More