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Alvin Hart

Case from Memphis, TN dated Dec 14, 2016

Victim Details

Alvin Hart

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2016-12-14

43

Alvin

Hart

06/30/2026

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In the winter of 2016, a night out in Memphis, Tennessee, turned tragic for 43-year-old Alvin Hart, a beloved master barber known for his skill and kindness. On the evening of Wednesday, December 14th, Hart was at the O'Cielo Mexican Bar and Grill on American Way. The popular establishment, known to have a lively party atmosphere, became the scene of chaos when a dispute erupted. A group of individuals who were denied entry into the crowded restaurant reportedly began to argue, and the confronta ...
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  • WHBQ: MPD: Security guard arrested, charged with reckless homicide in connection with O'Cielo shooting
  • WREG.com: Security guards in Tennessee are required to have license and training
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    Has anyone else been looking into the security protocols at O’Cielo’s Mexican Bar and Grill? Alv... ...Read More
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