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Alan Hoover

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jan 07, 2015

Victim Details

Alan Hoover

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2015-01-07

16

Alan

Hoover

07/22/2026

Case Description

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On a winter evening in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 16-year-old Alan “AJ” Hoover Jr. was tragically cut short. On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, the young man was shot and killed at a residence in the vicinity of 2300 East Shaw Butte Drive. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:26 p.m., left a community in shock and a family grappling with a profound loss.

Hoover, a male, was known for his infectious laugh and smile. Born on May 4, 1998, he was a loving son, brother, nephew, a ...
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  • http://www.azfamily.com/news/16-year-old-teenager-shot-and-killed-in-North-Phoenix-287877111.html
  • azcentral: Teen fatally shot at friend's Phoenix home

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    It's been over eight years since AJ Hoover Jr. was taken from us, and I can't help but think about h... ...Read More
    11/11/2024
    Has anyone else been following AJ Hoover Jr.'s case? I came across his story recently and can't beli... ...Read More
    11/02/2023
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