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Darryl Hawking

Case from Plano, TX dated Sep 10, 2017

Victim Details

Darryl Hawking

Male

Black / African American

Plano

TX

2017-09-10

22

Darryl

Hawking

07/21/2026

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Darryl Hawking, a 22-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on September 10, 2017, in Plano, Texas. He was one of eight people killed during a mass shooting at a Dallas Cowboys watch party hosted by Meredith Hight at her home. The shooter, identified as Spencer Hight, was Meredith's estranged husband who showed up to the party and opened fire. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. during the party, and the gunfire continued until a responding officer engaged and fatally s ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Victims of Plano Mass Shooting Identified
  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: 9 Dead, 1 Injured in Mass Shooting at Plano Home: Police
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