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Jeffrey Hookz Acoff

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a cold February evening in 2022, the life of 34-year-old Jeffrey Hookz Acoff, a Black male from Hartford, Connecticut, was tragically cut short. In the late hours of Thursday, February 17, Hartford police were called to the 40 block of Earle Street after receiving a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, they discovered Acoff on the sidewalk, unresponsive. Emergency services rushed him to a nearby hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead.

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  • WFSB: Man killed in late night shooting in Hartford
  • NBC Connecticut: 34-Year-Old Man Dead After Shooting in Hartford
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    Victim Details

    Jeffrey Hookz Acoff

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hartford

    CT

    2022-02-17

    34

    Jeffrey

    Hookz Acoff

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about how community-oriented Jeffrey was. From everything I've read and watche... ...Read More
    10/21/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Jeffrey "Rockstar" Acoff for a while now, and the lack of progress... ...Read More
    07/17/2024
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