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Akbar Scott

Death by Force
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In the summer of 2016, a single act of violence cut short the life of Akbar J. Scott, a 42-year-old Black/African American man from Newark, New Jersey. On the evening of August 20th, Scott was found in the driveway of a residence on Irvine Turner Boulevard, the victim of a fatal shooting. The incident was one of three homicides to occur in Newark in a single weekend, a stark reminder of the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.

In the aftermath of the shooting, which occurred around ...Read More
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  • NJ.com: 3 fatal shootings mar Newark's 24 Hours of Peace
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    Victim Details

    Akbar J. Scott

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2016-08-20

    42

    Akbar

    Scott

    11/20/2025

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    I was reading about Akbar J. Scott's case, and one thing that stands out is the courage his family a... ...Read More
    09/28/2024
    It's been over seven years since Akbar J. Scott was tragically taken from his loved ones, and I find... ...Read More
    09/22/2024
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    09/06/2023
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