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Akbar Scott

Case from Newark, NJ dated Aug 20, 2016

Victim Details

Akbar J. Scott

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2016-08-20

42

Akbar

Scott

06/21/2026

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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 ...
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  • NJ.com: 3 fatal shootings mar Newark's 24 Hours of Peace
  • Authorities: Fatal shooting marks 3rd Newark murder since Friday
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