Aaron Japhia Hood

Death by Force

On November 17, 2007, Aaron Japhia Hood, a 21-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, was fatally shot in what was described as a targeted incident. Hood's death occurred in an area already grappling with high levels of violence, and the circumstances of his death are indicative of the broader gun violence issues plaguing the city during that time.

The homicide occurred late at night, and while witnesses reported hearing gunshots, there were limited direct leads or clear descriptions of the ...Read More