Nikia Rankins

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 19, 2022, a tragic shooting occurred at a multi-family residence on Franklin Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute over a dog owned by 27-year-old Nikia Rankins, who was one of the victims.

The altercation began when Rankins' dog reportedly scratched a neighbor, Christina Dang, aged 27. This led to a heated argument involving Rankins, Dang, and Dang's partner, 39-year-old Chase Garrett. During ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nikia Rankins

    Female

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2022-06-19

    29

    Nikia

    Rankins

    01/01/2025

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    09/13/2024
    I was thinking about the implications of this case on self-defense laws. From what I've read, Donova... ...Read More
    03/03/2023
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