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Case Description
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In the early morning hours of April 4, 2017, the life of 17-year-old Kassim Hayes was tragically cut short in Plainfield, New Jersey. A senior at Plainfield High School, Kassim was known for his love of basketball and the time he spent with his friends. He was a resident of Plainfield, having previously lived in North Carolina.
Plainfield Police Division patrol units responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of West Fourth Street shortly after 4 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discov ...Read More
Plainfield Police Division patrol units responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of West Fourth Street shortly after 4 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discov ...Read More
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Kassim Hayes
Male
Black / African American
Plainfield
NJ
2017-04-04
17
Kassim
Hayes
11/19/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about the role of the community in Kassim Hayes' case. It'... ...Read More
09/22/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the role of the community in Kassim Hayes' case. It'... ...Read More
09/22/2024
It's so frustrating and sad that the investigation into Kassim's death seems to have hit a wall. I r... ...Read More
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
