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Breyon Rooks

Case from Hampton, VA dated Aug 12, 2016

Victim Details

Breyon Rooks

Male

Black / African American

Hampton

VA

2016-08-12

21

Breyon

Rooks

06/30/2026

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Breyon Christian Rooks, known as 'Breezy,' was a 21-year-old man from Hampton, Virginia, whose life was cut short on Friday, August 12, 2016. On that evening, police were called to the 1800 block of Walkers Landing Lane at 10:38 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Breyon Rooks suffering from a single gunshot wound.

An investigation into the circumstances of the shooting determined that Rooks had been handling a firearm when it discharged, striking him. He was pronounced dead at the s ...
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  • WTKR.com: 21-year-old Hampton man dead after accidentally shooting self
  • Breyon Rooks Obituary - Hampton, VA (1995-2016) - Daily Press
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    Just thinking about the tragic loss of Breyon Christian Rooks today. It's deeply saddening not only ... ...Read More
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