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Carlin Hawthorne

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of April 7, 2024, a shooting in Oklahoma City tragically cut short the life of 22-year-old Carlin Lichon Cherron Hawthorne. A Black female, Hawthorne was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a dispute that erupted in a parking lot on North Portland Avenue. At approximately 3:36 a.m., while sitting in a vehicle, Hawthorne was struck by gunfire. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but succumbed to her injuries.

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  • No Arrests Made In NW Oklahoma City Fatal Shooting Of Innocent Bystander
  • Westside OKC shootout leaves one dead, four wounded
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    Victim Details

    Carlin Hawthorne

    Female

    Black / African American

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2024-04-07

    22

    Carlin

    Hawthorne

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the Oklahoma City case and I can't stop thinking about how quickly things esca... ...Read More
    11/06/2024
    I just read about Carlin Hawthorne and can't stop thinking about her family's unimaginable pain righ... ...Read More
    10/09/2024
    This is such a senseless tragedy. I wanted to point out the location where this happened—3034 Nort... ...Read More
    06/30/2024
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