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Her Maxwell Hylton

Case from Boston, MA dated Oct 26, 2022

Victim Details

Her Maxwell Hylton

Male

Black / African American

Boston

MA

2022-10-26

43

Her

Maxwell Hylton

07/15/2026

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In the city of Boston, a community was left in mourning after the tragic death of Herman Maxwell Hylton, a 43-year-old Black male. On the evening of October 26, 2022, Hylton, known affectionately as "Max," was fatally shot while at his job at the Celebrity Cuts barbershop in Dorchester. The incident, which occurred around 7:15 p.m., sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, where Hylton was a well-known and cherished figure.

Originally from Jamaica, Hylton had a passion for being a barber ...
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  • WCVB: 2 shot near restaurant in Boston neighborhood
  • NBC Boston: Man Killed in Shooting at Dorchester Barber Shop
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