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Erskin Hawkins

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jul 16, 2017

Victim Details

Erskin Hawkins

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2017-07-16

2017-07-16

47

Erskin

Hawkins

06/29/2026


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In the summer of 2017, a story of alleged wrongdoing and violent retribution unfolded in Birmingham, Alabama, culminating in the death of 47-year-old Erskin Hawkins. On July 16th, Hawkins was found shot to death, a fatal event that police believed was connected to accusations of a serious crime he was purported to have committed against a teenager.

The circumstances leading to the fatal shooting began to surface as investigators delved into the incident. It was reported that the shooting ...
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    Did anyone else notice how quickly the news of Erskine Hawkins' death spread around the community? I... ...Read More
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