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Rodney Andrews

Case from Staten-island, NY dated Mar 10, 2003

Victim Details

Rodney J. Andrews

Male

Black / African American

Staten-island

NY

2003-03-10

34

Rodney

Andrews

07/24/2026

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On the evening of March 10, 2003, Detective Rodney J. Andrews, a 34-year-old Black male, was tragically killed during an undercover firearms operation in Staten Island, New York. Working alongside his partner, Detective James V. Nemorin, Andrews was attempting to purchase a Tec-9 submachine gun as part of a 'buy-and-bust' operation. The detectives were in their vehicle with two suspects, Ronell Wilson and Jessie Jacobus, when the deal took a fatal turn.

The initial plan was for the detect ...
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the families of Detective Andrews and Detective Nemorin lately. It�... ...Read More
    04/12/2024
    I was reading more about Detective Andrews and the impact of his loss on the community and his fello... ...Read More
    10/18/2023
    Has anyone else read about the community involvement in seeking justice for Detective Andrews and Ne... ...Read More
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