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Devon Reid

Case from Jersey City, NJ dated May 03, 2025

Victim Details

Devon Reid

Male

Black / African American

Jersey City

NJ

2025-05-03

39

Devon

Reid

07/20/2026

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In the late afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025, a car crash on Merritt Street in Jersey City marked the tragic end of a man's life. First responders arrived at the scene near Old Bergen Road to find a vehicle that had struck a tree. Inside, they discovered the unresponsive driver, 39-year-old Devon Reid of Elizabeth, a male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his neck. Reid was rushed to the Jersey City Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 p.m.

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  • Jersey City, NJ Patch: Police Responding To Car Crash Find Driver Shot In Neck: Hudson County Prosecutor
  • News 12 - Default: Police: Elizabeth man dies after being found shot in crashed car in Jersey City
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    I've been thinking a lot about Devon Reid’s case and the location where the tragedy happened. Old ... ...Read More
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    Just read about the tragic loss of Devon Reid. It's chilling that someone could be shot while drivin... ...Read More
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