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John Hooks

Case from Chester, PA dated Feb 02, 2006

Victim Details

John ‘Omar’ Hooks

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

2006-02-02

32

John

Hooks

06/24/2026

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In the winter of 2006, a 32-year-old man named John 'Omar' Hooks lost his life to gun violence in Chester, Pennsylvania. On February 2nd of that year, Hooks was fatally shot, becoming another victim in a city that has contended with the persistent issue of violent crime. His death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who remembered him as a funny, kind, and trustworthy family man.

Following the death of John 'Omar' Hooks, the community was left to grapple with the tragedy. ...
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    Has anyone else noticed how quiet things have been regarding John 'Omar' Hooks' case? It's been over... ...Read More
    02/25/2024
    Anyone else feel like there's just too much left unanswered in the case of John "O Sheesh" Hooks? It... ...Read More
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    I was reading about John 'Omar' Hooks, or "Big O" as his friends called him, and felt compelled to s... ...Read More
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