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Leo Hackett

Case from Washington, DC dated Apr 30, 2016

Victim Details

Leo Hackett

Male

Black / African American

Washington

DC

2016-04-30

30

Leo

Hackett

07/14/2026

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In the spring of 2016, a Saturday morning in Northeast, D.C. was shattered by violence that ended the life of 30-year-old Leo Hackett. On April 30th, in the 800 block of 21st Street NE, Hackett was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The shooting occurred around 10:48 a.m., and though he was rushed to a hospital, his injuries proved fatal.

In the immediate aftermath of the incident, police investigation led to a swift arrest. A short time after the shooting, 67-year-old Wilbert Whitaker ...
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  • Washington Post: Man, 67, charged in slaying of man, 30, in Northeast Washington
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