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Erskine Hawkins

Death by Force
Case Description
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On July 16, 2017, 47-year-old Erskine Hawkins was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred in the early morning hours near the 900 block of 4th Avenue West. Birmingham Police officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered Hawkins lying unresponsive on the sidewalk, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses reported hearing an argument preceding the gunshots, suggesting a possible altercation between Hawkins and an u ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Erskine Hawkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2017-07-16

    47

    Erskine

    Hawkins

    11/18/2025

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