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Elbert Wright

Case from Amityville, NY dated Jul 31, 2020

Victim Details

Elbert Wright

Male

Black / African American

Amityville

NY

2020-07-31

28

Elbert

Wright

07/22/2026

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On a summer evening in Amityville, New York, a dispute escalated into deadly violence, claiming the life of Elbert Wright. The 28-year-old male from Massapequa was fatally shot on July 31, 2020, following an altercation on Somerset Road North. When Suffolk County Police officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 6:30 p.m., they discovered Wright at the scene with a fatal gunshot wound. The individual responsible for the shooting had already fled the area before law enforcement arrived. ...
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  • Police: Massapequa resident killed during North Amityville shooting
  • North Amityville home destroyed by fire one day after deadly shooting
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