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Kassim Hayes

Case from Plainfield, NJ dated Apr 04, 2017

Victim Details

Kassim Hayes

Male

Black / African American

Plainfield

NJ

2017-04-04

17

Kassim

Hayes

06/27/2026

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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 ...
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  • NJ.com: 17-year-old identified as victim of fatal shooting
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