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James Hawkins

Case from Houston, TX dated Jan 28, 2013

Victim Details

James Hawkins

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Houston

TX

2013-01-28

28

James

Hawkins

06/25/2026


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On January 28, 2013, James Hawkins, aged 28, was killed in Houston, Texas, during a violent confrontation. Hawkins was reportedly involved in an altercation that escalated into a deadly incident. The police investigation revealed that the incident took place in a neighborhood where tensions were high due to ongoing disputes. During the altercation, Hawkins was shot, and despite emergency response efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities have continued their efforts to gath ...
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  • Obituary | James Edward Hawkins
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    Does anyone else find the neighborhood dynamics in James Hawkins' case really intriguing? I've been ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone noticed how crucial witness testimonies are in cases like James Hawkins'? It must be incr... ...Read More
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