Apolonia Rivera

Death by Force

Apolonia Rivera, aged 58, tragically lost his life on July 25, 2020, in Manhattan, New York. Rivera was fatally shot in the chest during an argument that took place early in the morning at the Frederick Douglass Playground on West 101st Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Despite being rushed to Mount Sinai Morningside, he could not be saved. Rivera was well-known in his community, having worked two jobs, including a position at a nearby Whole Foods and a construction job. He had moved to New Jersey ab ...Read More

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