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Mikel JaDarius Pickens

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Jan 28, 2021

Victim Details

Mikel JaDarius Pickens

Male

Black / African American

Bessemer

AL

2021-01-28

19

Mikel

JaDarius Pickens

07/06/2026

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In the winter of 2021, the life of a young man from Bessemer, Alabama, was tragically cut short by violence. Mikel Ja'Darius Pickens, a 19-year-old male, was shot on a Wednesday night in his hometown. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but the incident left him with critical injuries.

Emergency services responded to the scene and transported Pickens to UAB Hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of the medical staff, his injuries proved to be too severe ...
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Mikel Ja'Darius Pickens' case and honestly, my thoughts keep goi... ...Read More
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    I've been following Mikel Ja'Darius Pickens' case and it's truly gut-wrenching for his loved ones an... ...Read More
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