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John Edwards

Death by Force
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John Edwards, a 62-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, tragically lost his life on July 4, 2022, during a wave of gun violence that marred the Independence Day celebrations. Edwards, known for his friendly and helpful nature, was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the Belmont section of the Bronx, where Edwards was enjoying the festivities with friends and neighbors. He was sitting in his favorite blue chair outs ...Read More
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  • amNewYork: Drive-by shooting in Bronx leaves man dead, two wounded on the Fourth of July | amNewYork
  • https://twitter.com/NYC_Alerts911/status/1544146060695707648
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    Victim Details

    John Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bronx

    NY

    2022-07-04

    62

    John

    Edwards

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I keep thinking about John Edwards and how senseless this act of violence was. What gets me every ti... ...Read More
    07/28/2024
    I haven't been able to stop thinking about how John Edwards' favorite chair is now just empty. It's ... ...Read More
    10/31/2023
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