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Kelena Annette Hicks

Case from Mount-vernon, AL dated Jun 24, 2014

Victim Details

Kelena Annette Hicks

Female

White / Caucasian

Mount-vernon

AL

2014-06-24

38

Kelena

Annette Hicks

Yes

06/25/2026

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On a summer day in June 2014, the life of 38-year-old Kelena Annette Hicks was tragically cut short in the quiet community of Mount Vernon, near Fort Payne in DeKalb County, Alabama. On or around June 24th, Hicks was fatally shot inside her residence. The incident prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement.

Within a short period, a 14-year-old male was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. The teenage suspect was subsequently charged with murder. The gravit ...
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  • AL.com: 14-year-old arrested in connection to shooting death of DeKalb County woman
  • DeKalb teen charged with murder in shooting - Gadsden Times
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