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Hugh Antwan Hickson

Case from Richmond, VA dated Jul 05, 2007

Victim Details

Hugh Antwan Hickson

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2007-07-05

21

Hugh

Antwan Hickson

07/05/2026

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On the evening of July 5, 2007, a shooting in Richmond, Virginia, claimed the life of 21-year-old Hugh Antwan Hickson. The incident unfolded in the city's North Side, where Hickson sustained fatal injuries.

Following the death of the young male, an investigation was launched by Richmond authorities. The inquiries led to the identification of a suspect, Jerel T. Smith. In a subsequent court appearance, prosecutors laid out the events that led to the tragic shooting. It was revealed that th ...
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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Man convicted in North Side murder
  • List of "2007" Murders in Richmond and Surrounding Counties
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