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Timothy Tripp

Case from Queens, NY dated Jun 14, 2014

Victim Details

Timothy Tripp

Male

Black / African American

Queens

NY

2014-06-14

35

Timothy

Tripp

07/29/2026

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On a tragic night that began with a simple outing for a drink, Timothy Tripp, a 35-year-old male, lost his life in a senseless act of violence. It was the early morning of June 14, 2014, when Tripp was at the Edge Bar and Lounge on Merrick Boulevard in Queens, NY. An argument, reportedly over a napkin, escalated to a fatal confrontation.

Tripp, a beloved figure in his community, was known as a doting father to his 11-year-old daughter, Tameia. He was a man with entrepreneurial spirit, own ...
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  • Man Charged In Deadly Shooting In Locust Manor, Queens, Reportedly Over Napkin
  • Man shot dead inside Queens bar: cops - New York Daily News
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