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Rick Cumberbatch

Case from Brooklyn, NY dated Oct 23, 2023

Victim Details

Rick Cumberbatch

Male

Black / African American

Brooklyn

NY

2023-10-23

32

Rick

Cumberbatch

07/27/2026

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On the night of October 23, 2023, 32-year-old Rick Cumberbatch, a Black male, was fatally shot in the lobby of his Crown Heights, Brooklyn, apartment building. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on New York Avenue near Prospect Place. Cumberbatch was on the phone with his girlfriend, Kshana Ashley, just moments before the shooting, telling her he was stepping outside to 'get something from somebody.' He was attacked before he could even leave the building.

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  • Rick Cumberbatch, age 32 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Father Of 1 Killed In Lobby Of Crown Heights Apartment Building
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    Has anyone else noticed how quiet the building management has been about the security cameras? In an... ...Read More
    05/16/2024
    Hey sleuths,
    Something that's been on my mind is the timing of Rick Cumberbatch's tragic death. I... ...Read More
    03/28/2024
    Rick was such a bright soul, gone way too soon. I've been following this case closely, and something... ...Read More
    12/30/2023
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