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Jihad Hawkins

Death by Force
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On a summer evening in Newark, New Jersey, the life of 26-year-old Jihad Hawkins was cut short by gunfire. The fatal shooting occurred on July 8, 2016, marking another tragic chapter in the city's struggle with violence. Hawkins, a male resident of Newark, was found on the 100 block of Garside Street suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from law enforcement and emergency services, his injuries proved fatal.

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  • Jihad Hawkins
    • Victim Details

    Jihad Hawkins

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newark

    NJ

    2016-07-08

    26

    Jihad

    Hawkins

    11/19/2025

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