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Elijah Newman

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Apr 15, 2021

Victim Details

Elijah Newman

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2021-04-15

45

Elijah

Newman

07/05/2026

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Elijah Newman, a 45-year-old man, was working to build a new life for his family when he was fatally shot in St. Louis, Missouri, on the night of April 15, 2021. An immigrant from Ghana, Newman was a devoted husband and a loving father to five children. He had relocated to St. Peters from Ghana and was working long hours as a Lyft driver, hoping to save enough money to bring his children to the United States. His dream was to provide them with a successful life and to see them thrive. In his pur ...
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  • KMOV.com: Teen accused of shooting, killing Lyft driver in North City
  • ksdk.com: Suspect, 17, is in custody, charged in fatal shooting of Lyft driver
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    I can't get over thinking about how hard Elijah Newman was working to provide for his family. The id... ...Read More
    11/30/2024
    Did anyone else hear about the incredible outpouring of support from the St. Louis community for Eli... ...Read More
    07/29/2024
    Just thinking about Elijah Newman's story makes me reflect on how much he sacrificed for his family.... ...Read More
    09/09/2023
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