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On February 2, 2006, John 'Omar' Hooks, a 32-year-old African American male, was tragically lost to gun violence in Chester, Pennsylvania. Known affectionately by nicknames such as "O Sheesh" and "Big O," John was remembered by friends and family as a funny, real, kind, giving, trustworthy, and family-oriented individual. He attended Chester High School and was deeply missed by his loved ones.
In the aftermath of John's death, the community mourned his loss, lighting 84 candles in his me ...Read More
In the aftermath of John's death, the community mourned his loss, lighting 84 candles in his me ...Read More
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John ‘Omar’ Hooks
Male
Black / African American
Chester
PA
2006-02-02
32
John
Hooks
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else noticed how quiet things have been regarding John 'Omar' Hooks' case? It's been over... ...Read More
02/25/2024
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
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
I was reading about John 'Omar' Hooks, or "Big O" as his friends called him, and felt compelled to s... ...Read More
01/21/2023
01/21/2023
