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Donald Hawkins

Case from Washington, DC dated Jul 04, 2024

Victim Details

Donald Hawkins

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2024-07-04

46

Donald

Hawkins

07/11/2026

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On the evening of the Fourth of July in 2024, a day typically marked by celebration, tragedy struck in a Southeast Washington, D.C. park. Donald Hawkins, a 46-year-old Black/African American man from Northeast D.C., was found in the 1500 block of Anacostia Drive, Southeast, suffering from gunshot wounds. The incident was reported at approximately 8:46 p.m. when members of the United States Park Police were flagged down.

Upon their arrival at the park area, officers discovered Mr. Hawkins ...
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  • MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Southeast | mpdc
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